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Recent Examples of breathable
This thread count range is usually considered to be more breathable and soft, and anything above this can be made of a thinner yarn that’s less durable.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
The fabric itself is ultralight and highly breathable, designed to wick moisture quickly while providing UPF sun protection.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The charcoal gray and white stripes offer a classic look that works well with a variety of design styles, and the microfiber material is breathable and wrinkle- and stain-resistant.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Despite its closed-toe design, these mules are comfortably breathable because they’re built with raffia straw, making them functionally and stylishly perfect for both spring and summer.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
The fabric itself is ultralight and highly breathable, designed to wick moisture quickly while providing UPF sun protection.
—Joe Jackson, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The charcoal gray and white stripes offer a classic look that works well with a variety of design styles, and the microfiber material is breathable and wrinkle- and stain-resistant.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Despite its closed-toe design, these mules are comfortably breathable because they’re built with raffia straw, making them functionally and stylishly perfect for both spring and summer.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathable
Adjective
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At the same time, cross-border data flows remain porous, creating asymmetries that further complicate the landscape.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Produce is porous and can absorb those chemicals.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Future heat shields will feature design changes to fix the issue —specifically, a more permeable layer of outer material — NASA officials said.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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It’s all intertwined – the legal market has a symbiotic relationship with the black market, and there’s a permeable line between the two.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathable. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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