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Recent Examples of airiness
Compared with those of the older behemoths, the stairs of this 105-story giant do have an airiness about them, which was apparently an intention in the design.
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Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
Bamboo is already known for being breathable, but these have a particular airiness and smooth feel that reminds me of my favorite silk button-down shirt.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
The AirPods deliver a clean, separated sound with an emphasis on crispness, clarity, and airiness.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
His playing also contributes to the airiness of the album, the sense of weightlessness that has more in common with SUSS or Chuck Johnson than anybody on country radio.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
The rest of the house had her mother’s easy sense of style and airiness.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
As a result, the aesthetic is dominated by the warm tones of walnut wood furniture with rounded details; light gray walls creating a neutral backdrop for the brand’s collections, and mirrored details amplifying the sense of airiness.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
In this dim foyer, Benjamin Moore's Natural Cream swoops in to provide some airiness.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
This creates the illusion of airiness versus even less square footage.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
Bamboo is already known for being breathable, but these have a particular airiness and smooth feel that reminds me of my favorite silk button-down shirt.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
The AirPods deliver a clean, separated sound with an emphasis on crispness, clarity, and airiness.
—Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
His playing also contributes to the airiness of the album, the sense of weightlessness that has more in common with SUSS or Chuck Johnson than anybody on country radio.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026
The rest of the house had her mother’s easy sense of style and airiness.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
As a result, the aesthetic is dominated by the warm tones of walnut wood furniture with rounded details; light gray walls creating a neutral backdrop for the brand’s collections, and mirrored details amplifying the sense of airiness.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
In this dim foyer, Benjamin Moore's Natural Cream swoops in to provide some airiness.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
This creates the illusion of airiness versus even less square footage.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airiness
Noun
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Known for creating minimal spaces using futuristic textures such as aluminum, the store continues Yoshioka’s obsession with creating a sense of lightness within the retail environment.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Nguyen tenderly captures the lightness, freedom and exhilaration of being in water and reigning over the waves, rules of gravity be damned.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Noun
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His research for the project included reading up on the effects of long-term weightlessness and sensory deprivation, as well as dipping into old Japanese legends and international fairytales.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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Full Virgin Galactic missions have lasted more than an hour, during which passengers on Unity have been treated to views of Earth and the thin blue line of our planet's atmosphere while experiencing a few minutes of weightlessness.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Hawaiian delicacies like spam musubi and shave ice will also be available.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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On one side, there is delicacy of emotion, precision, fragility in the characters.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Airiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airiness. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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