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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This is my everyday powder that offers great coverage in a lightweight and breathable formula.
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Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2025
The brand’s Adaptive Foam is a breathable, open-cell foam infused with cooling gel that keeps the body from overheating.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2025
With a lightweight construction and slim-fit, this jacket is breathable and offers a stylish look.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Store the jacket in a breathable (cotton) storage bag in a dry, cool location.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025
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Clare Holden, Glamour, 6 Feb. 2025
The brand’s Adaptive Foam is a breathable, open-cell foam infused with cooling gel that keeps the body from overheating.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2025
With a lightweight construction and slim-fit, this jacket is breathable and offers a stylish look.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Store the jacket in a breathable (cotton) storage bag in a dry, cool location.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathable. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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