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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
Every year, the Festival Chaman Teotihuacán is held at the ancient site, where hot air balloons take to the skies and papel picado, painting, and pottery classes fill the day.
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Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
Eventually the hospital would evolve into the Norton Children's Hospital known today by its iconic hot air balloon logo.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
For those looking to add some adventure, the festival offers hot air balloon rides that provide a stunning view of Evergreen from above.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Or consider shortening your get-ready time in the morning with our preferred hot air brush and the sheer concealer that brightens under-eyes.
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
Eventually the hospital would evolve into the Norton Children's Hospital known today by its iconic hot air balloon logo.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Oct. 2025
For those looking to add some adventure, the festival offers hot air balloon rides that provide a stunning view of Evergreen from above.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Or consider shortening your get-ready time in the morning with our preferred hot air brush and the sheer concealer that brightens under-eyes.
—Madison Yauger, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot air
Noun
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Yet, historians have noted that his rhetoric and policies play into the individualist and patriotic characteristics associated with the beloved Western cowboy.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Republican rhetoric didn’t appear to give protesters pause in the Bay Area on Saturday, and local Republicans appeared to stay on the sidelines.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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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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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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While the sale hasn’t started just yet, there are tons of early Amazon Prime Day toy deals to get your holiday shopping started or snag a brag-worthy deal on a birthday gift.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
24 Sep. 2025
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Now, how about that chatter about a possible WBD bid?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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Glenn's winless start through the first six games has caused chatter to begin in the media about the possibility that New York could move on from Glenn before next season.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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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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It’s somehow been almost six years since one Sabres fan gave voice to their collective misery in a memorable call-in radio rant.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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There’s a brilliant scene in which Linda unspools a throwdown rant at O’Brien’s character, begging him to help her but not willing to meet him halfway on the patient’s couch.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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Hamas’ Government Media Office said 480 humanitarian aid trucks, including three with cooking gas and six with diesel fuel, entered Gaza on Wednesday.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
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Butane, a flammable gas, cannot be shipped and is the only item omitted from this kit.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Hot air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot%20air. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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