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as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
Naomi's the only person I know who can wear old jeans and a T-shirt with an air of elegance
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as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air
we sailed into the bay on a light air and just in time to enjoy a spectacular sunset
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as in act
airs plural
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive
ever since she joined the country club she's been putting on airs of being too "high society" for us ordinary folks
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as in to voice
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
suggested we air any complaints about the seating arrangements to the person who actually planned the event
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Recent Examples of air
Rhett Allain,
Wired News,
13 June 2026
And then—in a pivotal moment featured in all the trailers—Margaret starts her live weather report, only to lapse into an alien language on air.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2026
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Late last year, a final project of hers, a series called Saving Country Houses, was announced and set to air on Channel 4 in 2026; whether Keith filmed episodes or if the program will air remains unclear.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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Noun
Remember, forces always result from an interaction between two things—so the ball pushing on the air and the air pushing on the ball are equal and opposite forces.
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Rhett Allain,
Wired News,
13 June 2026
And then—in a pivotal moment featured in all the trailers—Margaret starts her live weather report, only to lapse into an alien language on air.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2026
Verb
In the afternoon, ESPN will air the finals of The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, with champions Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo set to return to Coney Island to seek a new world record.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Late last year, a final project of hers, a series called Saving Country Houses, was announced and set to air on Channel 4 in 2026; whether Keith filmed episodes or if the program will air remains unclear.
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Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for air
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Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
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The color palette shifts among black and white, sepia-toned, and some gray-green patina to really nail the foreboding aura.
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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Simply plant the lightweight poles in the sand, face it into the breeze, and let the wind do the rest.
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At the time, the colonies were still under British rule, making the creation of a national flag a potentially dangerous act.
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The core party at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will feature performances by acts including the Smashing Pumpkins, Maren Morris and Anthony Ramos, according to the America 250 website.
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Disgruntled colonists in taverns and town squares borrowed British melodies to support new lyrics expressive of a developing national consciousness.
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Immersive robot awareness As a robot approaches, the system generates a melody that changes over time.
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who voted against the proposal in mid-June, voiced fears that the list of noncitizen voters would immediately be seized by federal immigration authorities.
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Just minutes after Trump’s decision to nix the signing ceremony, Thune sat for an exclusive interview with the Washington Examiner and voiced some displeasure with the president’s decision, given the bipartisan nature of the bill.
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The experience feels less like touring a luxury property and more like being welcomed into someone’s home—the atmosphere the team set out to create.
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As Norway has advanced in the World Cup, the atmosphere has grown more frenzied in the country than even during a summer or winter Olympics, Tufte said.
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The head may be turned, a breath taken in a conscious way, or not.
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Fans hold their breath and hope for Messi to score every time that Argentina plays, but this team is loaded with talent.
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The longevity industry profits from mystifying the obvious, but Emanuel largely dispenses with pretense.
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In granting the President this unbridled authority, the Court upends its precedent, misconstrues our history, and sheds any pretense of judicial modesty.
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“Air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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