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as in casual
having a relaxed, casual manner
a breezy tour guide who remains completely unfazed no matter what the mishap
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as in gusty
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
a breezy day usually finds the waters of the bay studded with sail
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as in ventilated
open to the free circulation of air
let's sit on the front porch; it's breezier there
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Recent Examples of breezy
One-pieces can be dressed up with a vibrant sarong or a boho sundress; bikinis look great with linen pants or breezy shorts; poolside dinners call for a breezy kaftan or resort-ready linen set over your tankini.
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India Roby, Glamour, 28 May 2026
The 2025 dead zone was right around average as high amounts of spring rainfall were offset by a cooler, drier and unusually breezy summer, officials said.
—Jeremy Cox, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
Add a trendy touch with a breezy black peplum top or a puff-sleeve blouse, then complete the look with matching flats and a handbag.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
The current short hair trends taking over social feeds lean into a breezier, lower-maintenance energy, favoring modernized takes on cult classics reimagined to suit your style.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026
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India Roby, Glamour, 28 May 2026
The 2025 dead zone was right around average as high amounts of spring rainfall were offset by a cooler, drier and unusually breezy summer, officials said.
—Jeremy Cox, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2026
Add a trendy touch with a breezy black peplum top or a puff-sleeve blouse, then complete the look with matching flats and a handbag.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 May 2026
The current short hair trends taking over social feeds lean into a breezier, lower-maintenance energy, favoring modernized takes on cult classics reimagined to suit your style.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breezy
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Just beyond the front desk, a fire roars behind a massive stone hearth, and a live piano plays in the heart of the resort, the lobby lounge (dubbed the Living Room), a choice spot for lunch, casual meetings, or pre-dinner drinks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Goodman, with her friendly, approachable writing style, demystified what had previously been a wonky, mathematical discipline, allowing even casual readers to feel a newfound connection with the tides of the universe.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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At lower elevations, forecasters are increasingly focused on fire danger as dry vegetation combines with gusty winds and low humidity.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Winds will be gusty on Tuesday out of the south and southwest at 10 to 25 mph.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Depending on trim and spec, Hyundai also says Ioniq 3 owners will get the option of heated and ventilated seats, a Bose sound system, ambient LED lighting and, bizarrely, cabin materials inspired by 1970s Italian furniture.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV due to its potent twin turbo V6 engine with intelligent AWD, and a cabin featuring premium leather heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic vista roof, and a Revel audio system.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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At 25 years old, the whisky’s youthful vibrancy deepens, trading sharp green notes for profound, mellow complexity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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There's an undeniable allure to the pale yellow shade, a saccharine hue that teeters the line on both mellow and bright.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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At a blustery Barbican Centre in central London on Monday night, the cast and crew of Tina Gharavi’s film defied the wind and gathered to celebrate their opener.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Waxed Barbour jackets and Burberry trenches fit for the blustery British outdoors have never gone out of style.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
23 May 2026
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The answer, of course, is a heavy-duty sports bra and airy shorts with a liner for a little extra coverage.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
4 June 2026
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Topyogas Wide-Leg Palazzo Pants No warm-weather wardrobe is complete without airy palazzo pants.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Slattery has a knack for giving big performances that also feel nonchalant, almost like he’s been there in that backyard the whole time yelling about lettuce, and a TV production just happened to set up shop around him.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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In the world of street style, models offer a particular brand of nonchalant cool that the industry has long been obsessed with.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
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The roads are, the one road, there’s only one on the island is, um, super windy and steep.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
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It’s been hot, humid, cold, and windy—sometimes all on the same day!—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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“Breezy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breezy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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