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Recent Examples of breathable
Their high-quality, innovative essentials are designed to adapt to different bodies and evolving needs, with just the right amount of shaping and buttery-soft, breathable fabrics that move with you.
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Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Grid fleece with a wind shell is better at blocking the wind than traditional fleece and more breathable as well.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025
The cotton-nylon blend is breathable and lightweight—ideal for hot, sticky days—while the soft inner lining ensures full coverage and comfort.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Lightly weighted but breathable, warm but moisture-wicking.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
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Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Grid fleece with a wind shell is better at blocking the wind than traditional fleece and more breathable as well.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025
The cotton-nylon blend is breathable and lightweight—ideal for hot, sticky days—while the soft inner lining ensures full coverage and comfort.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Lightly weighted but breathable, warm but moisture-wicking.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathable
Adjective
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Human memory is a curious thing — variable, porous and tenacious.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The porous nature of the ceramic planter means more moisture and air can get through, which sustains the soil’s humidity levels.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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That timing isn’t just a matter of convenience—in fact, studies show that the skin barrier is more permeable in the evening hours, which may allow these ingredients to more easily absorb into skin.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Mitigation projects the program could support include short-term solutions like permeable pavement with gaps between the gravel that act as a reservoir for passing water, electrical system protection and rain gardens with native plants that absorb the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathable. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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