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
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.
—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
Coastal sea breezes as well as jungle and rainforests keep you cool even in the hottest summer months while winters can be cool but never very cold.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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
Coastal sea breezes as well as jungle and rainforests keep you cool even in the hottest summer months while winters can be cool but never very cold.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sea breezes
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The wide fairways saddle back to the middle, the greens roll true with some quirky slopes, the ocean views are spectacular, every blade of grass is well maintained, and the fresh ocean breezes can wreak havoc on some of your shots.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Friday will feature more sunshine, far less humidity and some breezes that could push highs to near 80 degrees.—
Chris Shaffer,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Most weekends, when the winds are calm between March and October, people here can hear the props of the skydiving planes cruising the sky above.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Everyone should stay weather aware and keep checking back to forecasts as another line of severe storms with possible damaging winds crosses the area later Thursday.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Audiences hold influence over how reality television is marketed, experienced and discussed, prompting franchises to communicate with viewers before, during and after a season airs.—
Jacqueline Jevtich,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Taskmaster airs on Channel 4 in the UK and the format has proven popular internationally, with numerous local versions up and running.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sea breezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20breezes. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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