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
The exterior is a pristine 17th-century Florentine palace, while the interior is bright and airy, the minimalist rooms giving views of the Mediterranean and surrounding mountains.
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Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
This 1959 bungalow went from cramped and choppy to open and airy without adding a single square foot.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
On a recent visit to the bright and airy leather goods workshop on the edge of the Halatte forest, visitors were walked through the making of the bag, which involves some 180 steps.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Its curved profile and midcentury-modern lines give it a furniture-as-art feel, while the pale ash finish keeps it light and airy.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2025
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Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
This 1959 bungalow went from cramped and choppy to open and airy without adding a single square foot.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
On a recent visit to the bright and airy leather goods workshop on the edge of the Halatte forest, visitors were walked through the making of the bag, which involves some 180 steps.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
Its curved profile and midcentury-modern lines give it a furniture-as-art feel, while the pale ash finish keeps it light and airy.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airy
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The stone floors and minimalist interiors may have a monastic feel, but the nuns never had beds so comfy, towels so fluffy, or Roman-style thermal baths so enticing.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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And Corenswet does tell me about Krypto, Superman’s fluffy, caped dog whose trailer debut marked the arrival of a warmer, fuzzier DC.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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What's Being Recalled And Why The voluntary recall was initiated by Cabot’s parent company, Agri-Mark, Inc., on March 26, 2025, after internal testing detected elevated levels of coliform bacteria.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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That top-grain Italian leather will feel silky under your hand, and the elevated accessory also bears all the details of a designer handbag (adjustable strap; careful stitching; card pockets).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The 2025 season has brought a lively atmosphere, with a strong law enforcement presence to ensure safety.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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The same subject stirred up a lively debate in the Vogue Slack channel.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Mulaney’s approach to social commentary on his show is even more subtle; sometimes, concentrating a sketch on a character like Willy Loman is enough.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
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The game is a fun but challenging exercise for your brain which asks players to group words based on subtle and sometimes tricky connections, which tests your logic and language skills.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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While most of the snow is expected to be light, heavy snow will set in across northern New England states in the afternoon, with Maine expected to see between 4 and 8 inches.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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The front area of the building will hold office space with a shop area in back for light maintenance on equipment.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Matching loungewear sets for your days off, breezy spring layers like button-up shirts and sweaters, flare jeans that serve as good everyday pants, and more — get them below from just $39.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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It is made from midweight French terry and offers just enough warmth for chilly plane cabins or breezy spring mornings.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
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One such incident included a Delta Air Lines jet that took off from Minneapolis and flipped over while trying to land amid high winds in Toronto.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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This is the highest three-day intensity of the year.—
Patrick Reevell,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Chamberlin oversaw the spiritual and energetic cleansing of each fragrance during a final ceremonial step.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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According to the team, this behavior is comparable to birds that appear to deliberately use favorable thermal uplifts to reduce the energetic costs of flying.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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