as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air
an open-air concert under the stars
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as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
a family of city dwellers who can't wait to go camping in the open air
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Recent Examples of open-air
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
But re-creating the open-air market, known as a tianguis, posed some problems.
—Paula Aceves, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
As far as other preparations the hotel is taking, Wolfe says the staff has put up double-paned glass partitions along the walkway connecting the tower with the main hotel building, which is usually open air.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
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The actual figure is difficult to estimate because of the size of the open-air event.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
But re-creating the open-air market, known as a tianguis, posed some problems.
—Paula Aceves, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Just as a fragrant lily delightfully wafting in open air may overwhelm when set in a dining room vase, even desirable scents may be supercharged in small spaces.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
As far as other preparations the hotel is taking, Wolfe says the staff has put up double-paned glass partitions along the walkway connecting the tower with the main hotel building, which is usually open air.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
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Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news and cutting-edge gear reviews.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
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Properly secure any extension cords, which can be hard to see in the dark, and consider using outdoor lighting to increase visibility around potential trip hazards.Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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In their walk through the wilderness, Democrats will need to consider how to build a broader coalition that can defeat the cynical populism of Trump and his successors.Jamil Zaki, TIME, 23 Nov. 2024
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Seasonal fruits anywhere and the walnuts at Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing. Pick a room view: beach, city or wilderness? Hyde Park or Central Park.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Check out the top performing outdoors products and the best deals available.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 21 Nov. 2024
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The idea of cruising dirt roads here in Montana in near silence, with my arm around my wife or one of our dogs, is the exact experience this outdoors enthusiast can get excited about.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024
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Polo players often select their colors based on team affiliations or personal relevance (my red and white belt is an homage to my alma mater, McGill University), and color combinations can range from mild to wild.Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
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And giving someone with no real scientific background the power to decide how the largest and most important U.S. governmental health and science institutions will be organized, led and run would be quite, well, wild.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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