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as in casual
having a relaxed, casual manner
a breezy tour guide who remains completely unfazed no matter what the mishap
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as in gusty
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
a breezy day usually finds the waters of the bay studded with sail
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as in ventilated
open to the free circulation of air
let's sit on the front porch; it's breezier there
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Recent Examples of breezy
On a bright but cool and breezy afternoon on the Steele Canyon campus, Gonzalez demonstrated why her coach carries so much confidence in her.
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The matching linen pants, complete with a stretchy waistband, make the whole look feel easy, breezy, and totally bump-approved.
—Leilani McQuay, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
The skirt is made from cotton that’s breezy and lightweight.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Winds are expected to be breezy, with gusts ranging from 35 to 45 mph.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
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Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The matching linen pants, complete with a stretchy waistband, make the whole look feel easy, breezy, and totally bump-approved.
—Leilani McQuay, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
The skirt is made from cotton that’s breezy and lightweight.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Winds are expected to be breezy, with gusts ranging from 35 to 45 mph.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breezy
Adjective
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Pair it with sandals and sneakers for a casual outing, or zhuzh it up with wedges or flats for a more formal occasion.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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As dating moves from casual texts to deeper emotional investment, people begin to ask themselves important internal questions, often without realizing it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Thursday’s Night 1 turned out to be kind of a sleepy affair for Dead & Co., as the band just sort of glided its way through most of the songs and kept things relatively mellow.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2025
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In brief, high-rye bourbons are typically spicier, drier, and more complex, while lower-rye bourbons tend to be sweeter and mellow.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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By eliminating these standing waves, the Noire X headphones deliver a more balanced, nuanced and airy treble that the designers say is free of the fatiguing artifacts that can spoil the listening experience.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The first interview took place six weeks before Wanderley’s attack, in de Moraes’s office—an airy space with a wall of windows that look out toward Lake Paranoá.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The nonchalant nature of the talking stage can also shield individuals from rejection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Among the many characters in the mural are: a gray cat perched in a tree; a white-and-black dog digging excitedly in the grass; a nonchalant orange cat lounging without a care; a dachshund mid-chase after a ball; and a black cat leaping into the air, back arched in dramatic flair.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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He’s mastered that flighted down bulletproof iron shot for windy conditions and tiny landing areas.—
Hugh Kellenberger,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Last year saw windy conditions Friday and Saturday with scoring averages nearly 3 over par on Friday and 2 over par on Saturday.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There's also the chance that costs rise for items unaffected by tariffs.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
5 Apr. 2025
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Waiting and seeing Some businesses are still in wait-and-see mode, pushing ahead with hiring plans because many of their customers appear unaffected by the charges.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Bloomberg has gone so far as to report that Zaslav is in early, informal talks regarding potential successors.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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The expectation has always been that the president would behave in a certain way, abiding by a generations-long yet informal agreement about the role and discretion of the administrative state.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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As with the chilled shrimp, the food follows a principle of easygoing elegance.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2025
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Reporting Highlights Sinister Influence: An easygoing DJ led a dual life as an online propagandist for white supremacist hate and, prosecutors say, inspired followers to kill LGBTQ+ people and people of color.—
James Bandler,
ProPublica,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Breezy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breezy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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