breathable
adjective
breath·able
ˈbrē-t͟hə-bəl 
1
: suitable for breathing
breathable air
2
: allowing air to pass through : porous
a breathable synthetic fabric
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Toward the back are the talkers, who jog at a breathable pace and chat with the people around them.
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024
Not only is a crochet cover-up a breathable option to wear while lounging poolside or enjoying a steamy beach day, but it can also be thrown over a matching slip and worn far beyond bodies of water.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
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Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024
Not only is a crochet cover-up a breathable option to wear while lounging poolside or enjoying a steamy beach day, but it can also be thrown over a matching slip and worn far beyond bodies of water.
—Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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