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as in rhetoric
boastful speech or writing
his taking credit for the rescue was mostly hot air, since the boat was actually saved by the Coast Guard
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as in wind
language that is impressive-sounding but not meaningful or sincere
her campaign promise to "fight for the people" showed a taste for stale hot air
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Recent Examples of hot air
Other photos included in the post showed the pair posing together by a hot air balloon on the ground, embracing on a ski slope, Turner fixing Pearson’s tie by a bar at a party, and embracing and laughing together while surrounded by fake cobwebs indoors at what appeared to be another party.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
The last item on Rosie's bucket list item came to fruition on her 99th birthday thanks to Physicians for Wishes: A hot air balloon ride.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Oct. 2024
The vacuum has a home base all-in-one station that serves to charge the battery, offload dirt from the dustbin and clean the mop heads (with heated water and hot air drying).
—Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 7 Sep. 2024
The necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings display key motifs from the story, like witch hats, hot air balloons, butterflies, wands and potion bottles.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
The last item on Rosie's bucket list item came to fruition on her 99th birthday thanks to Physicians for Wishes: A hot air balloon ride.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Oct. 2024
The vacuum has a home base all-in-one station that serves to charge the battery, offload dirt from the dustbin and clean the mop heads (with heated water and hot air drying).
—Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 7 Sep. 2024
The necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings display key motifs from the story, like witch hats, hot air balloons, butterflies, wands and potion bottles.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot air
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Even without immediate action, the rhetoric alone could deeply affect children of immigrants, experts and educators warn.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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And although its rhetoric may not align with that of the West, China should not be imagined as opposed to climate action.Genevieve Guenther, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024
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The brag quickly caught the attention of Swift fans across social media, who rushed to attack Spector while defending Swift.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
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The retelling is less of a brag and more of Morris simply being excited about the experience.Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2024
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But, as much as some chatter wants this to be the next Barbeheimer, that doesn’t seem to be in the cards.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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Despite internet chatter that Friday night's outcome was predetermined, the match was officially sanctioned by Texas regulators.Rob Wile, NBC News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Tom Hanks went after critics in a big rant following the release of his critical and box office bomb Here.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Then in the second episode, having behaved like a cad to Isabella for 20-ish minutes, Bobbie goes off on a rant.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
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The phenomenon is caused when electrically charged particles from space enter Earth's atmosphere and collide with molecules and gases like oxygen and nitrogen, causing the atmospheric particles to gain energy.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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How much could proposed tariffs raise Wisconsin gas prices?Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Hot air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot%20air. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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