as in breeze
a light air movement that blows from the sea toward land
The sea breeze moderates the town's temperature, making it several degrees cooler on hot days than locations inland.
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Recent Examples of sea breeze
Think Prada accessories, Roberto Cavalli printed trousers, JPG graphic tees, sunglasses, and sumptuous fur jackets to boldly beat the Irish sea breeze.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
Some of the upper-floor rooms have French doors with balconies for sea breezes, while some ground floor rooms have their own hot tubs.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
In Balik Pulau, sea breezes blow through the orchards, bestowing a subtle saline taste on the fruit.
—Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Let the cleansing morning sunshine and sea breeze be your reward.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
Some of the upper-floor rooms have French doors with balconies for sea breezes, while some ground floor rooms have their own hot tubs.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
In Balik Pulau, sea breezes blow through the orchards, bestowing a subtle saline taste on the fruit.
—Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Let the cleansing morning sunshine and sea breeze be your reward.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea breeze
Noun
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Hess and Rhoads say the transition from talking about beer to running a brewery has been a breeze.—
Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
25 July 2025
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Wake up to river views and salty breezes at the Yorktown Beach Hotel.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Anticipate marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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The winds are expected to be similar to those on Saturday.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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“Sea breeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20breeze. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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