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Recent Examples of breathable
The split-toe sneaker inspired by the early 2000s Nike Air Rift Breathe Sneaker (which was recently worn by Jennifer Lawrence) is incredibly lightweight, breathable thanks to the mesh fabric, and most importantly, comfortable for all-day wear.
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Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Wearing loose, breathable clothing, keeping the affected area dry and avoiding irritating products like scented soaps can all be helpful.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
It’s made of breathable cotton, while a lightweight filling adds warmth without overheating.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
After all, minimalism is all about simplifying your space to the bare necessities and making your home more breathable.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 6 Apr. 2026
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Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Wearing loose, breathable clothing, keeping the affected area dry and avoiding irritating products like scented soaps can all be helpful.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
It’s made of breathable cotton, while a lightweight filling adds warmth without overheating.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
After all, minimalism is all about simplifying your space to the bare necessities and making your home more breathable.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathable
Adjective
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But within their bouncy, porous interior lies a world of possibility.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Think of it as hollowing out the wood and turning it into a highly porous sponge—but one that still retains its directional structure.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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That’s because, beginning with the next Orion vehicle, the space agency will use a more permeable heat shield that should improve its performance.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Orion spacecraft used for those missions will feature a more permeable layer of outer material.—
Tom Costello,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathable. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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