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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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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
The production is bright and airy, and matches the vibe effortlessly.
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Heran Mamo, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
Made using a French choux-style pastry of butter, flour, and eggs that is cooked on the stove top, these crab puffs get piped onto a sheet pan, then baked until golden brown and perfectly airy and crisp.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Each room is bright and airy thanks to soaring ceilings and oversized arched windows that, due to the home’s elevated perch, showcase pretty views of the Caribbean Sea, while French doors open onto covered terraces that serve as breezy extensions of the indoor living spaces.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Book a reservation Summer House Wake up early and dine at this airy restaurant.
—Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Heran Mamo, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
Made using a French choux-style pastry of butter, flour, and eggs that is cooked on the stove top, these crab puffs get piped onto a sheet pan, then baked until golden brown and perfectly airy and crisp.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Each room is bright and airy thanks to soaring ceilings and oversized arched windows that, due to the home’s elevated perch, showcase pretty views of the Caribbean Sea, while French doors open onto covered terraces that serve as breezy extensions of the indoor living spaces.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Book a reservation Summer House Wake up early and dine at this airy restaurant.
—Moyo Adeolu, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airy
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Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla: Beat together sugar and butter with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
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Add the confectioners' sugar and beat until light and fluffy.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Data shows that net inflows from average Joe traders to popular stocks and funds remain elevated compared with pre-pandemic levels.Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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To make matters worse, persistently elevated borrowing costs could also pump the brakes on the pace of home construction.Bryan Mena, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
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There’s lively interplay with Rick Rosato on bass and Jonathan Pinson on drums.Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Given its flavor and sensory profiles, Barbera is an ideal selection at lunch, especially as its lively acidity cuts through the fatty qualities of all types of salumi.Tom Hyland, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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But planet-scale warming is probably affecting weather basically every day, even if the impacts are subtle.Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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Picture red tuna fish caught that morning cooked in a subtle mix of local spices and topped over fresh linguine or meatier cuts of fish served like steak with fresh vegetables plucked from nearby farms.Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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While the lighter versions tend to pair well with most seafoods or lighter chicken dishes, the richest versions can stand up to sea bass, pork or veal.Tom Hyland, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, engagement with news related to the 2024 election cycle was down significantly from 2019, as Americans funneled their attention toward lighter topics, like sports and entertainment.Neal Rothschild, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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The show started with a light and breezy monologue by Nikki Glaser that marked a dramatic turnaround from last year’s train wreck of an opener by Jo Koy.Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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On weekends, the restaurant’s breezy patio fills up with a brunch crowd seeking chef Ashleigh Sbrochi’s (nee Page) decadent takes on fried chicken and waffles, and shrimp and grits.Carolanne Griffith Roberts, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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But someone with frailty has a higher chance of ending up at the hospital and developing an infection.Kathleen Felton, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
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Another study found that 60 percent of Gen Z women and 45 percent of Gen Z men were concerned that the high cost of living would be a barrier to their future financial security.Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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The tone of the film also matched Aubrey so much as an artist, and her energetic match was so perfect to me.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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The model of leaning on external policing, rather than paid fact-checking, takes a page from the policies adopted by X under the control of Elon Musk, who bought the platform formerly known as Twitter in 2022 and has since emerged as one of Trump’s most energetic — and influential — supporters.Mike Lillis, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airy. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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