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air

[air] / ɛər /
NOUN
gases forming the atmosphere
Synonyms
STRONGEST
atmosphere breeze wind
STRONG
blast draft heavens ozone puff sky stratosphere troposphere ventilation waft whiff zephyr
WEAK
breath
NOUN
distinctive quality or character; style
Synonyms
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atmosphere aura effect feeling flavor look mood quality tone
STRONG
address affectation ambience appearance bearing comportment demeanor deportment feel impression manner mannerism mien pose presence property semblance
Antonyms
STRONG
absence reality
NOUN
musical tune
Synonyms
STRONG
aria descant lay melody song strain theme
VERB
put into the atmosphere; freshen
Synonyms
STRONGEST
circulate open
STRONG
aerate aerify air-condition cool expose fan oxygenate purify refresh ventilate
VERB
express opinion publicly
Synonyms
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broadcast circulate communicate declare disclose display publicize publish put reveal speak tell
STRONG
disseminate divulge exhibit expose proclaim state utter ventilate voice
WEAK
make known make public
Antonyms
STRONGEST
conceal cover hide keep quiet listen secret secrete suppress withhold
WEAK
be quiet close up

Example Sentences

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Now, the air traffic is growing more crowded with the expansion of the department’s drone fleet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

However, a zone of cold air high in the atmosphere has been drifting overhead causing instability, allowing shower clouds to bubble up.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Joby and its peers are working on eVTOLs, which are quieter and easier to operate than traditional helicopters, opening up potential urban air taxi markets.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Eventually, ABC and the station groups changed course and brought Kimmel back on air after a week-long suspension.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

The humid, chlorine-tainted air warms me, and is a welcome reminder of the solitude I’ve been pining for.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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