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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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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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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
Dubow recommends classics like lavender (Lavandula), peonies, alliums, and snapdragons for a light and airy feel.
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
Unlike most cream blushes that sometimes feel greasy, the Pudding Pot is light and airy.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 3 Dec. 2024
Mesmerizing 30-foot floor-to-ceiling windows adds a light and airy feel to the space, with eye-catching views of the Hudson River, and beyond.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The sleeveless top is airy and flowy with a bit of structure, while the pleated trousers are super soft and ideal for wearing throughout the trip.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
Unlike most cream blushes that sometimes feel greasy, the Pudding Pot is light and airy.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 3 Dec. 2024
Mesmerizing 30-foot floor-to-ceiling windows adds a light and airy feel to the space, with eye-catching views of the Hudson River, and beyond.
—Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The sleeveless top is airy and flowy with a bit of structure, while the pleated trousers are super soft and ideal for wearing throughout the trip.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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While the pop star typically wears her hair in big, bombshell curls, this set was especially fluffy and voluminous, definitely the result of some Velcro rollers, a teasing comb, and a large-barrel curling iron.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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Along the way, our contestants will receive visits from friends of the fluffy, furry, and feathery kind, who will hop, crawl, or fly in for live appearances over the course of the season.Gil Macias, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lack of movement on the legislation and lack of White House focus seems to be endemic to a more significant problem for a party that needed more Black male voters in 2024, and will definitely need elevated turnout in the 2026 midterms.Richard Fowler, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Little Big Town became the toast of Music City — if an unconventional one — an elevated position within country music the group has held for over two decades and counting.Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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Guests arrived to glasses of chilled champagne, fond embraces, and the buzz of lively conversation.Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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With a friendly and gentle temperament, the vizsla is well suited to lively households and enjoys participating in various dog sports and outdoor activities.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Cognac is complex, featuring plum, fig, and licorice notes, a rich, spicy finish, and subtle vanilla undertones.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The palate has a mix of caramel, cinnamon sugar, and subtle spice, which offers a rich, layered experience.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
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Each performance includes gala reception with light bites, live music, silent auction.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024
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The light display tour is free to drive through but donations are accepted.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
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The wide-leg pants keep things breezy while also staying on theme with its contrast hem detailing.Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Our fresh and breezy summer garments are now tucked away in our drawers, swapping places with sweaters, coats, and gloves, our best defenses against winter's cold.Alfredo Toriello, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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Federal regulators predict strong economic growth and a more robust job market in 2025, along with higher inflation.Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Life expectancy at birth is 82, a little higher than the OECD average of 81 years–the average man can expect to live to 79 and women to 85.Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This adaptation is especially significant given the energetic limitations of the deep sea; by luring prey rather than actively hunting, the anglerfish minimizes energy expenditure—a critical advantage in a resource-scarce ecosystem.Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Bleachers, the energetic pop band led by Taylor Swift producer Jack Antonoff, played Connecticut a few months ago at the Soundside Festival in Bridgeport, joining that festival when Queens of the Stone Age had to drop off the bill.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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