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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
It's also expected to be a bit breezy on Wednesday, and that will lead to hazardous beach and marine conditions.
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Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Worn over a simple wool tee, the Zipneck provided the perfect amount of warmth for a breezy dog walk followed by a run in 40 degrees.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 21 Jan. 2026
With a sprinkle of '80s nonsensical wit, Splash is an easy-breezy watch that finds its place in the sun by being ridiculously campy while grounding itself in earnestness, thanks to Hanks and Hannah's bewitching lead performances.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Strolling along the boardwalk is a breezy way to explore the marshland and beachfront areas.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
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Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Worn over a simple wool tee, the Zipneck provided the perfect amount of warmth for a breezy dog walk followed by a run in 40 degrees.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 21 Jan. 2026
With a sprinkle of '80s nonsensical wit, Splash is an easy-breezy watch that finds its place in the sun by being ridiculously campy while grounding itself in earnestness, thanks to Hanks and Hannah's bewitching lead performances.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026
Strolling along the boardwalk is a breezy way to explore the marshland and beachfront areas.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breezy
Adjective
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The restaurant employs roughly 80 people and has long been known for its casual atmosphere and accessibility in a town increasingly defined by high-end shops and restaurants.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Marvel's first series for Disney+ proved to be a home run, for long-term MCU fans and casual viewers alike.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Add in a very gusty wind, and feels-like readings will hover in the single digits through most of the day on Tuesday.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Additional clipper-like systems are expected over the weekend, bringing more snow chances, gusty winds, and bitterly cold conditions into early next week.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Inclusive of a 283-mile range, and 300 horsepower, the Elite model comes standard with dual AWD motors, 21-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and heated and ventilated seats.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
25 Dec. 2025
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There was also a 7-inch touchscreen with Porsche’s PCM navigation system sitting above climate controls that included heated and ventilated seats.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Skiers and riders can enhance their skills, starting in the mellow, high-alpine powder fields of Bergman Bowl and progressing to the steep trees and rock drops of The Outback.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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The drowsy feeling always dissipated pretty quickly, though the mellow vibes sometimes lingered for hours—even after my laptop was propped back open.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Regardless of the exact track, expect blustery, cold conditions with wind chills holding in the 10 to 15 degrees range.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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That may not sound like much, but for the last 5-year measurement (2020-2024) the average was 16 inches, making 27 seem blustery.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Settling for a scratchy sweatshirt is out of the question when there are silky-smooth options like this airy modal pullover.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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At the Cuernavaca location of this coffee shop, which has four spots around town, the airy jumble was stacked onto sturdy toast spread with the sweet tingle of tomato jam —an ideal breakfast that in lesser hands would be pedestrian.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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Petite and low-slung, the armless silhouette and oversized pillow cushions feel nonchalant but not sloppy, and can easily bring some dynamic energy to more formal living room seating layouts.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Her nonchalant, soft-glam is so perfectly mesmerizing, my TikTok and social media feeds are flooded with tutorials trying to re-create her signature style.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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The air was frigid and windy on a January morning as Sandra Avalos scanned Empress Row in Dallas for cars entering and exiting the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2026
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To protect against the cold, Sobti also recommends covering your mouth, nose and extremities, wearing a hat and gloves, and using extra caution in windy conditions.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Breezy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breezy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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