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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
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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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Everyone felt so excited and there was such optimism in the air.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Pollock somehow managed to flick a QPR cross high into the air and, in one graceful movement, head the ball over goalkeeper Martyn Margetson and into the net to put City's opponents 2-1 up.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Gusty winds are expected in the Coachella Valley region Friday, where an air quality alert is in effect until 3 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Zelensky had previously proposed swapping Ukrainian drone warfare technology for the advanced air defence missile ammunition -- though that idea appeared to gain little traction.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“I don’t like this,” Mom says, making tiny circles in the air with her index finger when I decline her offer of a ride to practice again.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam