1
as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
the bakery's lemon pies are famous for their airy meringues
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2
as in ventilated
open to the free circulation of air
a pleasant, airy room
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3
as in elevated
located at a greater height than average or usual
airy mountain villages
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the airy revelry of their latest album is a departure from the slower and more somber music of the band's previous work
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5
as in subtle
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness
an airy cologne that would be appropriate to wear to the office
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Recent Examples of airy
This ensures the finished texture is light and airy.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
The space, originally designed by Jean-Michel Frank, is light and airy.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Refresh your wardrobe with light and airy basics courtesy of Nordstrom’s sale section, which is brimming with matching sets, maxi dresses, and more fashion finds from bands like Free People, Levi’s, and Reformation.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
The sheer aerosol mist vanishes into hair, delivering soft, airy volume without stickiness or stiffness.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
The space, originally designed by Jean-Michel Frank, is light and airy.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Refresh your wardrobe with light and airy basics courtesy of Nordstrom’s sale section, which is brimming with matching sets, maxi dresses, and more fashion finds from bands like Free People, Levi’s, and Reformation.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
The sheer aerosol mist vanishes into hair, delivering soft, airy volume without stickiness or stiffness.
—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airy
Adjective
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Tumble dry on low with dryer balls to keep the fill fluffy and even.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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To use, swirl a fluffy brush (Westman Atelier’s Powder Brush II is an excellent example of this) into the pigment, and be sure to dust off the excess powder.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Top trends: Fall 2025 accessories are defined by their rich textures and elevated purpose.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Located in the lively South Lamar enclave, Zilker Studios also showcases its designer’s flair for space efficiency.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The popularity of this area is booming, with creatives and entrepreneurs enjoying the proximity to both nature and a lively community.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Kennedy’s subversion of vaccines, subtle at times, glaring at others, goes far beyond the measles outbreak.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Struggling to read greens by consistently missing left or right is aided by digital green readers that retrain your brain to read the subtle undulations of the green.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The steering is lighter and lither with greater willingness to change directions.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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As Durston has expanded with even lighter shelters spun from exotic materials and full-frame freestanding tents like the X-Dome, the X-Mid 2 has remained a solid ultralight option that offers an intriguing pound-for-pound value proposition.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2025
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Designers are leaning into contrast, pairing breezy fabrics with tailored precision while a muted yet playful color palette sets the tone.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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Clouds are expected to break St. Patrick’s Day afternoon in the Baltimore area for a sunny, warm and breezy early part of the week.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The average ticket price remains high at $338.83, and the play continues to fill the Barrymore Theatre at 100 percent capacity.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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For example, a study of Nurses in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management, showed that gratitude was found to be a consistent predictor of less exhaustion, less cynicism, more proactive behaviors, higher levels of job satisfaction, and fewer absences due to illness.—
Stephen Diorio,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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He's been a warrior, always bouncing back to his energetic self.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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MoMA’s 2024 book Inventing the Modern celebrates the museum’s female founders—Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, Lillie P. Bliss, and Mary Quinn Sullivan—and the energetic idealism required to get these efforts off the ground in an often hostile culture.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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