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
In South Florida, sea breezes from the Atlantic push moisture inland while heat rising off urban areas and the Everglades carries that moisture into the cold air above.
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Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The casual eatery offers barefoot dining on the sand with sea breezes and views over the water.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Large windows allow sea breezes to blow through, regardless of a room’s location.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
If the winds don't blow or are light, sea breezes develop, stunting any warming, especially close to the coast.
—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
Weather on Gotland can be changeable, with warm sunshine one moment and brisk sea breezes the next, so layering is wise.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The casual eatery offers barefoot dining on the sand with sea breezes and views over the water.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Large windows allow sea breezes to blow through, regardless of a room’s location.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
If the winds don't blow or are light, sea breezes develop, stunting any warming, especially close to the coast.
—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
Weather on Gotland can be changeable, with warm sunshine one moment and brisk sea breezes the next, so layering is wise.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea breezes
Noun
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The main residence carries an old-world hacienda rhythm, with open corridors, generous gathering spaces and a central kitchen and dining area made for breezes, long lunches and slow afternoons.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Some suites have private gardens while others have ocean vistas; whimsical swings sway with the Atlantic breezes on many terraces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The Stamford Fire Department said high winds during Saturday's storm ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off its pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires near the Metro-North train station.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Prosecutors allege Rinderknecht maliciously started the Lachman fire, in the Pacific Palisades on New Year’s Day, which continued smoldering underground for six days before fierce winds brought it back to the surface, starting what became the Palisades fire.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Daily News,
8 June 2026
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Hosted by Tituss Burgess and Laura Benanti, that earlier ceremony airs on the free network Pluto TV.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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Game 2 of the NBA Finals takes place Friday, June 5, in San Antonio and airs on ESPN.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sea breezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20breezes. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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