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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
There won't be any more severe weather through late week, just damp, chilly and breezy conditions.
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Cutter Martin, CBS News, 20 May 2026
So Trump, ever the pitchman, surprised White House reporters by bringing them to a platform overlooking the construction site on a hot and breezy morning as workers in hard hats and fluorescent yellow vests milled about below.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The air was warm and breezy as Martin Lisius sped northeast on Texas 25, near Archer City, in his Acura MDX.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
On a breezy Monday morning, hundreds of government officials, designers, builders and residents gathered by the Missouri River to open the 0.7 mile extension.
—Eleanor Nash
may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
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Cutter Martin, CBS News, 20 May 2026
So Trump, ever the pitchman, surprised White House reporters by bringing them to a platform overlooking the construction site on a hot and breezy morning as workers in hard hats and fluorescent yellow vests milled about below.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The air was warm and breezy as Martin Lisius sped northeast on Texas 25, near Archer City, in his Acura MDX.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
On a breezy Monday morning, hundreds of government officials, designers, builders and residents gathered by the Missouri River to open the 0.7 mile extension.
—Eleanor Nash
may 18, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breezy
Adjective
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Now even casual drinkers seem to be on a journey of sorts—if not toward sobriety, then toward some kind of self-knowledge.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Ebola virus is spread through direct contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person and does not spread through casual contact or air.—
Dr. Céline Gounder,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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There’s something irresistible about the way the mellow yet aromatic garlic infuses the butter, which melts into many crumbs and corners of the bread.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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Their second meeting, in Lisbon on February 17, gave the lie to any suggestions that Mourinho, 63, is now a more mellow character.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Winds will be blustery; out of the northwest 10 to 20 mph gusting up to 30 MPH at times.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Set along the cold, deep waters of Islay’s village of Port Ellen, the hotel is well placed for long blustery walks along the Three Distilleries Pathway, which takes you to the island’s heavy hitters of Laphroaig, Lagavulin, and, of course, Ardbeg.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The dress is meant to float on the body with the bubbles evoking the airy ballet of soap bubbles.—
Marisa Guthrie for WWD,
ARTnews.com,
14 May 2026
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The main living area is light and airy yet cozy, with oak flooring, a red-brick fireplace, and furnishings in vibrant shades of blue and mustard yellow.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Jurk was rather nonchalant following the punch as Castillo lay on the floor, prompting an announcer to say the medics should be in the ring.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Her nonchalant reaction and control of her emotions went viral, gathering 26 million views on YouTube.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Plan to visit from September to March, when the weather’s at its driest and least windy.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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Fire weather also impacting the Plains and Southwest Parts of the Plains and Southeast are also expecting critical fire weather conditions to continue into this week amid widespread warm, dry and windy conditions.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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“Breezy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breezy. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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