1
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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2
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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3
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
Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Only Murders in the Building airs new episodes on Tuesdays at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
The game will air on FOX at noon ET.
—Erik Buchinger, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
When will the next episode of 'South Park' air?
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Only Murders in the Building airs new episodes on Tuesdays at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Paper is following in The Office’s footsteps and airing on NBC!
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
The game will air on FOX at noon ET.
—Erik Buchinger, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for air
Noun
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Masaryk remains one of the country’s most revered historical figures and his legacy is cloaked in an almost mythical aura of admiration.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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Lacob expects everything to reflect a championship pedigree, and the Valkyries work with that Warriors’ aura hovering over them.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The neutral tones make seasonal decorating a breeze with just the addition or swap of a few items.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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In a brief video snippet accompanying the post, Cyrus is seen in close-up staring directly into the camera while wearing what looks like surgical gauze around her chin and head as more white material is blown by a breeze around her face.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kirk's death was met with bipartisan condemnation from public officials, as top lawmakers on both sides of the aisle raised alarm about the rising tide in acts of violence against public officials.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Tomorrow, 2025’s summer season will be officially over—so let’s make the most of it with some amazing music and new albums from the industry’s brightest stars and some talented up-and-coming acts.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The band teamed up with Pitbull, who has recently been mining the past for catchy melodies and sampling famous tracks, turning them into modern pop cuts.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The scenes, set to an emotional melody, span over a year, portraying what the owner describes as a unique and moving journey of paternal care.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sheila Dix, 69, went to Windsor from Manchester to protest and has also sent a letter to the king to voice her views.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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While critics have voiced concern about the ability of whales to skew markets, prediction markets are built in such a way that, when prices give a distorted view of reality, betting the other way proves profitable.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The James Webb Space Telescope has already analyzed the chemistry of over 100 exoplanet atmospheres, NASA notes.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This set by Craft & Kin comes with four different scents to change the atmosphere for different occasions, including white birch and cedar, neroli and jasmine, dark rose and amber, and santal woods.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Derek commented that the dance was beautiful to watch and called her a breath of fresh air.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Formulated without alcohol or hydrogen peroxide, the TheraBreath Whitening Fresh Breath Oral Rinse uses glucose oxidase and enzymes called papain to help break up stains and kill bad-breath-causing bacteria—all without aggravating sensitive teeth and gums.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Harold is so clearly not a great man that his pretenses feel more like cries for help.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s decision to resurrect the name Department of War strips away that pretense.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/air. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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