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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
But that clock starts only after the company has received all the components, like the dense metal fins that catch hot air inside the turbine, causing a rotor to spin.
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Rebecca F. Elliott, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Air fryers circulate hot air to crisp up food without deep frying—which is technically a form of convection cooking, though a somewhat more focused and intense one.
—Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
Air fryers are kitchen appliances that cook food using minimal oil by circulating very hot air around a basket or tray with a fan.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
From tastings at boutique wineries and vineyard lunches, to lodging at luxurious homes and hotels, and opportunities for hot air balloon rides and spa visits, Carter is crafting personalized itineraries to help Black wine lovers feel more at home in wine country.
—Tabnie Dozier, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca F. Elliott, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Air fryers circulate hot air to crisp up food without deep frying—which is technically a form of convection cooking, though a somewhat more focused and intense one.
—Meg St-Esprit, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
Air fryers are kitchen appliances that cook food using minimal oil by circulating very hot air around a basket or tray with a fan.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
From tastings at boutique wineries and vineyard lunches, to lodging at luxurious homes and hotels, and opportunities for hot air balloon rides and spa visits, Carter is crafting personalized itineraries to help Black wine lovers feel more at home in wine country.
—Tabnie Dozier, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot air
Noun
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Opponents argue the laws sanction discrimination and the exclusion of a vulnerable minority group and that rhetoric produced in these debates can stigmatize the transgender community.—
Sam Gringlas,
NPR,
10 May 2025
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Nuclear Talks to Resume Despite heightened rhetoric, both Washington and Tehran have agreed to continue negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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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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Much of the chatter leading up to the series has centered around the reception Soto will receive from the Yankees faithful.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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The lounges sway to their usual rhythm of excited chatter, clinking glasses and former players recalling their eras.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Following a similar antisemitic rant in 2022, which raised concerns for West’s mental wellbeing, the artist released an apology in Hebrew the next year.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 May 2025
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His strangled, squalling voice can make a rant about toasters sound like a cry for help.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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The order urges oil and gas expansion through federal use of eminent domain and the Defense Production Act, which allows the government to use private land and resources to produce goods deemed to be a national necessity.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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That’s because much of it is largely based on oil and gas revenues that account for over 30% of Kazakhstan’s GDP and over 75% of its exports.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Hot air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot%20air. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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