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airs

NOUN
affectation; pretended behavior
Synonyms
STRONG
affectedness arrogance front haughtiness hauteur mannerism ostentation pomposity pose pretense pretension pretentiousness put on show superciliousness
WEAK
false front
Antonyms
STRONG
honesty humility meekness reality truth
WEAK
personality realness truthfulness

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But for history buffs and musical enthusiasts alike, a sonically richer version filled with sound effects of the musical airs exclusively on Audible today, April 16.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Schilling first joined Mafs in her home country of Australia and later on the UK version of the show, which airs on E4.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

“SNL U.K.” airs on TV network Sky and a sibling streaming service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Bravo, the network that airs the hit “Real Housewives” franchise, also released a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

The men played old Viennese airs and if they didn’t play well, they at least played loud.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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