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Recent Examples of breathable
The two-piece set includes a long-sleeve shirt and cozy leggings that are crafted from an ultra-soft polyester blend that’s both moisture-wicking and breathable, ensuring these are comfortable enough to sleep in.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Scroll on for more under-$50 Wayfair finds, including a Joanna Gaines rug and a breathable all-season quilt set.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
This thermal’s 95% recycled polyester/5% spandex material features a soft, fleecey, sweat-wicking, and super-breathable waffle knit next to the skin, and a smooth face on the exterior.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 21 Jan. 2026
The material provides softness, stretch and durability while remaining warm and breathable when applied to products like activewear and outerwear.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Scroll on for more under-$50 Wayfair finds, including a Joanna Gaines rug and a breathable all-season quilt set.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
This thermal’s 95% recycled polyester/5% spandex material features a soft, fleecey, sweat-wicking, and super-breathable waffle knit next to the skin, and a smooth face on the exterior.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 21 Jan. 2026
The material provides softness, stretch and durability while remaining warm and breathable when applied to products like activewear and outerwear.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathable
Adjective
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Moisture that seeps into porous materials like fabrics, wicker, and wood freezes and expands, causing cracking and splitting.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Known for their exceptional thermal insulation, aerogels predominantly consist of air trapped within a porous solid matrix.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Why Saltwater Is Lethal To Most Frogs Amphibian skin is thin, vascularized and highly permeable.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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By adjusting a typical polymer synthesis to work in water, the researchers created the gas-permeable polymer polynorbornene, which is harmless to plants but which weakens the cell membranes of a various harmful bacteria.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathable. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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