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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 city is known for the historic Old Town, the annual hot air balloon festival, and the scenic Sandia Peak Tramway.
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Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Air cooling works by directing hot air away from the CPU and into your computer’s heatsink cooling system.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
One of the fastest ways to dry out a fresh wreath is hanging it where it will be blasted with hot air.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
And this year, guests can even book a reservation to dine and drink in a hot air balloon on the patio.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
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Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Air cooling works by directing hot air away from the CPU and into your computer’s heatsink cooling system.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
One of the fastest ways to dry out a fresh wreath is hanging it where it will be blasted with hot air.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
And this year, guests can even book a reservation to dine and drink in a hot air balloon on the patio.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot air
Noun
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This reform effort did not emerge from academic theory or ceremonial Sunshine Week rhetoric.—
Bobby Block,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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Corey Perry, a newcomer to the team, is already fitting right in with his rhetoric.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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His early career was marked by the sort of gasconade many fans of the NFL had come to adore and many MLB executives and players had come to loathe.—
Robert Klemko,
The MMQB,
13 July 2017
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Important to remember Epstein was known brag about his associations with wealthy and powerful people.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
18 Dec. 2025
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The entertainment industry is no stranger to individuals who espouse contested stories about screen hits, but the producers of Legacy of Lies have grown tired of his brags.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The powerful Sun clashes with Chiron by way of your chatter quadrant and your habit zone, encouraging you to address a tricky situation at work or in your neighborhood with courageous calm.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026
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Stephen Miran’s term as governor ends in January, and there has been chatter about potential retirements, particularly Vice Chair Philip Jefferson.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Hammy magniloquence risks alienating viewers, not just for an evening but for life, as does obscurity.—
The Economist,
The Economist,
15 Mar. 2018
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Despite the backlash, the rapper continued to share antisemitic rants for the next several years.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag entertains your restaurant questions, rants and raves.—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Hot air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot%20air. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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