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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
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conceal cover hide keep quiet listen secret secrete suppress withhold
WEAK
be quiet close up

Example Sentences

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“The sounds we’re in the middle of, the smells, the atmosphere, the feeling of the air on your skin.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Leaving the refuge, the vibrant color palette and moisture give way to muted browns and the returning austerity of desert air.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

They based that on the fact that once Charles Leclerc's Ferrari had pitted and Antonelli was in clear air, the Italian was lapping faster than Piastri and Russell.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Elsewhere in the Gulf, Bahrain's interior ministry said air-raid sirens sounded Tuesday morning, while the United Arab Emirates said its air defences were actively engaging missiles and drones.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Aunt Maud shook her cardboard fan in the air.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck