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as in rhetoric
boastful speech or writing
his taking credit for the rescue was mostly hot air, since the boat was actually saved by the Coast Guard
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as in wind
language that is impressive-sounding but not meaningful or sincere
her campaign promise to "fight for the people" showed a taste for stale hot air
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Recent Examples of hot air
The 40th annual family-friendly celebration includes a children’s play area, food vendors and picnic tables, and rides for young and old alike on trams, hay wagons, and hot air balloons.
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
According to the report, the primary demographic for hot air balloon experiences consists of adventure seekers and travelers looking for unique experiences.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The Classic Laddie is 100% unpeated Scottish barley, which means the barely used to make the malt was dried by hot air instead of burning peat.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
How can a simple mechanism like a hot air balloon bring so much joy and wonder?
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
According to the report, the primary demographic for hot air balloon experiences consists of adventure seekers and travelers looking for unique experiences.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The Classic Laddie is 100% unpeated Scottish barley, which means the barely used to make the malt was dried by hot air instead of burning peat.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
How can a simple mechanism like a hot air balloon bring so much joy and wonder?
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot air
Noun
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The Conclave actor joined the cast as Albus Dumbledore despite anti-trans rhetoric from author J.K. Rowling, who is an executive producer on the show.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2025
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However, some of Poilievre's rhetoric has been viewed by Canadians as Trump-esque, such as his embrace of populist sentiments and calling opponents by nicknames, experts have said.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Loewe’s Puzzle bag, which Anderson introduced in his first collection, and which is made from soft leather cut into patchwork pieces and then stitched back together at rakish angles, is a choice non-blingy brag.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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How 'Intermezzo' sparked envy, became the galley brag of 2024 I, dear reader, am not above a galley brag.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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It's aimed towards trucks and sport utilities, whose designs usually include all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, and whose chassis are more vulnerable to wheel chatter and heavier loads.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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Panthers: Jalon Walker, LB, Georgia AS: There’s been a lot of chatter about where Walker should play at the NFL level.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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West has been under fire in recent months for controversial X rants filled with hate speech.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
30 Apr. 2025
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Ted Kaczynski, whose anti-tech rants are finding a new generation of readers, shunned the brother who called the F.B.I. in an effort to halt his campaign of violence.—
Serge F. Kovaleski,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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But as the fourth quarter continued, the Nuggets ran out of gas.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The natural sugars in dry fruits may ferment in the gut, leading to gas and discomfort.—
Faye Remedios,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Hot air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot%20air. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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