sea breezes

plural of sea breeze
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 Common cocktails that contain grapefruit include palomas, greyhounds, some margaritas and sea breezes. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 Ocean views, hills, sea breezes, and landscaping add to the beauty and challenge of the course. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026 Tables are set right beside and along the sand, with sea breezes drifting through and a menu of coastal ingredients cooked over open flames. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 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 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
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Noun
  • In summer, lake breezes, live entertainment and unobstructed waterfront views make a visit to Navy Pier well worth the trip.
    Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Aruba White-sand beaches blessed with near-constant breezes, a plethora of resorts at all price points, and a uniquely cosmopolitan culture made up of more than 100 nationalities make this Dutch Caribbean territory another favorite.
    Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • This is known as a downburst, or straight-line winds, and the phenomenon can generate winds as strong as a tornado.
    Mark Price July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • At one point the Gironde blaze created a black thundercloud, electrified and lit from within, that generated lightning, violent winds and new fires beyond the original front.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • Alice is not a person who puts on airs to please others; quite the opposite.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026
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    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 26 July 2026

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“Sea breezes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sea%20breezes. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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