as in breezes
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 breezes
Tables are set right beside and along the sand, with sea breezes drifting through and a menu of coastal ingredients cooked over open flames.
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Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
From Key Largo to Key West, home of the southernmost point in the continental United States, this destination is packed with easygoing vibes and plenty of relaxing sea breezes.
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Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Tuesday will start out relatively dry, with easterly sea breezes pushing thunderstorms inland, but that will change Wednesday, as winds shift to southeasterly, said National Weather Service meteorologist Nico Porcelli.
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Large windows allow sea breezes to blow through, regardless of a room’s location.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Boston has had just two days in the 70s thus far and inland locations (away from sea breezes) a few more.
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Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Imagine soaking up the gentle sea breezes with the hotel’s stunning 205-ft infinity-edge pool and lush tropical landscaping as your backdrop.
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Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
Evoking sea breezes and beachy hues, a coastal bedroom has all the ease of a day by the ocean.
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Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
Soak in the fresh sea breezes at the outdoor garden shower, or simply walk outside directly onto the sand for an early morning stroll or snorkel.
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Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
From Key Largo to Key West, home of the southernmost point in the continental United States, this destination is packed with easygoing vibes and plenty of relaxing sea breezes.
—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
Tuesday will start out relatively dry, with easterly sea breezes pushing thunderstorms inland, but that will change Wednesday, as winds shift to southeasterly, said National Weather Service meteorologist Nico Porcelli.
—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Large windows allow sea breezes to blow through, regardless of a room’s location.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Boston has had just two days in the 70s thus far and inland locations (away from sea breezes) a few more.
—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Imagine soaking up the gentle sea breezes with the hotel’s stunning 205-ft infinity-edge pool and lush tropical landscaping as your backdrop.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
Evoking sea breezes and beachy hues, a coastal bedroom has all the ease of a day by the ocean.
—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
Soak in the fresh sea breezes at the outdoor garden shower, or simply walk outside directly onto the sand for an early morning stroll or snorkel.
—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea breezes
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Mediterranean breezes shape Picpoul de Pinet differently than the higher elevations of Terrasses du Larzac influence structured red blends.
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Knicks celebrate Fresh-off-the-title darlings Deuce McBride and Tyler Kolek swap confetti for ocean breezes at Montauk’s hot spot Bounce Beach.
Noun
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While rain coverage is expected to remain limited, any storms that develop could produce gusty winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall.
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Local Idaho agencies have spent days addressing storm damage caused by a low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska that brought winds over 50 mph, lightning, hail and more than an inch of rain to some areas.
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But on September 16, right after the Reacher finale airs, Amazon will put all eight episodes of Neagley online.
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General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC (check your local listings), with episodes also streaming on Hulu.
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“Sea breezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20breezes. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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