as in show
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 voices
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 airs
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The show, which airs as an internet livestream, features cartoon voice actors led by their DM, Matthew Mercer.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Fans will get a preview of the upcoming season on March 2, when ABC airs a special after the 97th Oscars.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The White Lotus airs on Sunday nights on HBO.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Hearst Television airs Tamron Hall in 23 markets including WCVB-TV Boston, WMOR-TV Tampa, KCRA-TV Sacramento, WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, WBAL-TV Baltimore, KMBC-TV Kansas City, WLWT-TV Cincinnati, WISN-TV Milwaukee and WPBF-TV West Palm Beach.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
Deal or No Deal Island airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on NBC.
—Julie Jordan, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Paw Patrol, which airs on Nickelodeon and is available to stream on YouTube, Paramount+, and other platforms, has been the third most in-demand children's TV series worldwide since at least 2020, beating out shows like Cocomelon, Bluey, and Peppa Pig, according to Parrot Analytics.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
When With Love, Meghan finally airs in March—after it was pushed back due to the ongoing devastation of the LA wildfires—we’ll likely get even more of a glimpse into these super personal wardrobe items and interiors.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
The network typically airs one or two roasts every year.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The show, which airs as an internet livestream, features cartoon voice actors led by their DM, Matthew Mercer.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
Fans will get a preview of the upcoming season on March 2, when ABC airs a special after the 97th Oscars.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The White Lotus airs on Sunday nights on HBO.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Hearst Television airs Tamron Hall in 23 markets including WCVB-TV Boston, WMOR-TV Tampa, KCRA-TV Sacramento, WTAE-TV Pittsburgh, WBAL-TV Baltimore, KMBC-TV Kansas City, WLWT-TV Cincinnati, WISN-TV Milwaukee and WPBF-TV West Palm Beach.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
Deal or No Deal Island airs Tuesdays at 9/8c on NBC.
—Julie Jordan, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Paw Patrol, which airs on Nickelodeon and is available to stream on YouTube, Paramount+, and other platforms, has been the third most in-demand children's TV series worldwide since at least 2020, beating out shows like Cocomelon, Bluey, and Peppa Pig, according to Parrot Analytics.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
When With Love, Meghan finally airs in March—after it was pushed back due to the ongoing devastation of the LA wildfires—we’ll likely get even more of a glimpse into these super personal wardrobe items and interiors.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airs
Noun
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Written by Louisiana native Jamie Wax, the one-person show begins with what could be a spoof of an awards-bait prestige drama.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Vega plays two shows in Connecticut this week: June 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Ridgefield Playhouse ($70-$76; ridgefieldplayhouse.org) then on June 17 at 8 p.m. at Infinity Music Hall Hartford ($60.82-$108.24; infinityhall.com).—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Drop the facade to create space for genuine connection.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Guests can opt for a cozy movie night by deploying the large projector screen that rolls down, doubling as blackout blinds that cover the glass facade.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Perhaps Posey will look into that now that the pretense of the campaign has been lost.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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UConn is already closing small classes and programs on the pretense of efficiency, while asking faculty to teach increasingly larger classes.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This tactic is sometimes used to justify letting an employee go under the guise of poor performance.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The designer, known for his maximalist, gender-fluid creations, sees his role as providing a bridge to allow people to explore apparently imaginary identities by slipping into new guises.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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“Airs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airs. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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