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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
Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Chapman and Schmitt appeared to clear the air after the game, according to NBC Bay Area.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Rock previously joked about being lonely in his 50s during an episode of Kevin Hart's Peacock series Hart to Heart, which aired in July 2022.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Northwest winds will keep a chill in the air, with gusts reaching 20 to 25 mph downtown and up to 30 mph near the water and atop Twin Peaks.
—Greg Porter, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2026
Chapman and Schmitt appeared to clear the air after the game, according to NBC Bay Area.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Judge Claude Worrell issued the denial during a hearing that aired arguments from attorneys on behalf of Morris, 25, and the NCAA.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Rock previously joked about being lonely in his 50s during an episode of Kevin Hart's Peacock series Hart to Heart, which aired in July 2022.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for air
Noun
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But inside, up on the eighth floor where the writers worked in silence, Rainey’s world unfolded for me in Technicolor, lit by her fiery aura.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the aura of deep spirituality and tangible history is impressive.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene Soaring at 1,000 feet above sea level on the St James hills, just a 10-minute drive from the heat and bustle of the west coast’s towns and beaches, Apes Hill offers a refreshing breeze and views of both the Caribbean and Atlantic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The strong, onshore breeze is keeping the risk of dangerous rip currents high along the Atlantic beaches.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those are fighting words, and, in the coming days, the Pope can counter them as much through symbolic acts as through words of peace.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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For certain great artists, Meis believes, the creative act is a safe harbor where life’s pressures, exigencies, and calamities aren’t so much denied or resolved as reimagined as pictorial dramas.—
Jed Perl,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Just as a good song can have a groovy beat but a predictable melody, so a piece of fiction can work on some levels but not others.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Even in the midst of chaos, Slayyyter can turn out a gorgeous melody.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The sentiment voiced by the rabbis did not stop several prominent Jewish politicians in New York, including Representative Jerry Nadler, whose district spans much of Manhattan, and Brad Lander, then New York City’s comptroller, from endorsing Mamdani.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Organizers said that millions of people turned up for ‘No Kings’ rallies in all 50 states, voicing anger over the country’s direction, including fatal ICE shootings and troops dispatched to the Middle East.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Much of it was lofted by tiny gas pockets into the upper water column, only to fall back downward after the bubbles fizzed into the atmosphere.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Opt for the fine-dining option to sink into a quieter atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Cameron House is dreamy, in part for its location and breath-taking views and in part for its blend of baronial grandeur and modern luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The show’s set, designed by Hildegard Bechtler, centers around a panel which features — in bright, yellow lettering — the day and time, taking the audience from Sunday morning to Wednesday evening, when Romeo and Juliet take their final breaths.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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Maybe the pretense was comforting to him, too.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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As architectural fashion has shifted, the software is no longer associated with complex geometry, and the pretense that digital tools might liberate architects—spurring them to new heights of creativity—has faded.—
Julian Rose,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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