as in breezes
a slight or gentle movement of air
wafts carrying the scent of spring flowers
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as in hovers
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
a feather wafted past us and settled on the grass
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Recent Examples of wafts
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
According to British Vogue, Kate arranged for wafts of Orange Blossom candles to fill the air of Westminster Abbey on her big day.
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Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Banana pudding wafts with the green vanilla notes of pandan.
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Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
24 Mar. 2026
Losing the Great Salt Lake would therefore have dire economic consequences for the region, in addition to health threats as dust laden with heavy metals wafts off the lake bed and into neighborhoods.
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Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
Lemongrass wafts off a dish of lobster two ways.
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Restaurant Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Dec. 2025
Open the door to the Tumacacori Mesquite Sawmill gallery in the rural, rolling hills of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, an hour south of Tucson, and a soft aroma wafts out.
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Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
The scent of shorn wood, metal and instant coffee wafts through the air.
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Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
October’s crisp weather invites a pot of simmering chili to cook slowly on the stove, filling the kitchen with warmth and wafts of smoke and spice.
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Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
On sunny days, the ocean breeze wafts off the beach and through the loungers and cabanas set just back from the sand.
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Tim Chester,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
The sugary aroma wafts down Main Street, where artisans continue the century-old tradition of pouring, paddling, and slicing molten fudge into glossy, irresistible bricks.
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Christine Chitnis,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Yes, everyone’s favorite subject on this very hot New York City day the trash smell wafts up to us.
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Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
The scent of burning resin wafts through the air, and ambient music follows you around the property, matching the vibe of the day from sunrise to sunset.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
According to British Vogue, Kate arranged for wafts of Orange Blossom candles to fill the air of Westminster Abbey on her big day.
—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Banana pudding wafts with the green vanilla notes of pandan.
—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
24 Mar. 2026
Losing the Great Salt Lake would therefore have dire economic consequences for the region, in addition to health threats as dust laden with heavy metals wafts off the lake bed and into neighborhoods.
—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
Lemongrass wafts off a dish of lobster two ways.
—
Restaurant Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Dec. 2025
Open the door to the Tumacacori Mesquite Sawmill gallery in the rural, rolling hills of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, an hour south of Tucson, and a soft aroma wafts out.
—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
The scent of shorn wood, metal and instant coffee wafts through the air.
—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
October’s crisp weather invites a pot of simmering chili to cook slowly on the stove, filling the kitchen with warmth and wafts of smoke and spice.
—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
From the big room beyond, where men are working with chisels and planes, wafts a powerful smell of wood glue.
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Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
On sunny days, the ocean breeze wafts off the beach and through the loungers and cabanas set just back from the sand.
—
Tim Chester,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
The sugary aroma wafts down Main Street, where artisans continue the century-old tradition of pouring, paddling, and slicing molten fudge into glossy, irresistible bricks.
—
Christine Chitnis,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
Yes, everyone’s favorite subject on this very hot New York City day the trash smell wafts up to us.
—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wafts
Noun
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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.
Verb
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The population hovers at just over 200.
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Building on a recurring motif of witches, Woods has Emily and Sylvia lift off during a thunderstorm, soaring above the city skyline in a sequence that hovers between dream and fantasy.
Noun
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Our step-by-step instructions walk you through making pâte à choux dough, essential for the crisp golden puffs.
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There’s an entire salad bowl of chocolate mousse, perfectly bitter and rich, and a Paris-Brest the circumference of a tricycle wheel, with enormous puffs of hazelnut mousse and a dripping seam of blackberry jam.
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This time the fly lands just above the spot and floats its way down.
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When the tank is full, the robot automatically floats to the surface and parks itself in a corner of the pool for emptying, which is a breeze thanks to a pop-out basket.
Verb
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Star of the Seas still sails out of Port Canaveral, housing guests on what is tied for the title of world’s largest cruise ship.
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As the ship sails the Antarctic Peninsula, passengers go on excursions, such as taking a Zodiac or kayaking, to view wildlife and immerse themselves in nature.
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Guests will hear brakes each time the vehicle drifts or turns.
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In the excerpt, a character drifts through each scene shown with what seems like shellshock on his face, as the show’s sensory overload of action happens all around him.
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“Wafts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wafts. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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