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Recent Examples of breathable
For ultimate comfort, the dress has a flowy fit and is made from polyester and spandex that results in an airy, breathable feel that will keep you cool for the summer.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Opt for breathable storage solutions, such as cotton garment bags or acid-free boxes, to protect delicate fabrics like wool and silk.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
Plus, the shoes’ upper layer has a breathable fabric cover to minimize sweating.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Slim planter beds along fences operate on the same principle, replacing bulky garden beds with streamlined growing space that hugs the perimeter and keeps the center of the garden open and breathable.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Opt for breathable storage solutions, such as cotton garment bags or acid-free boxes, to protect delicate fabrics like wool and silk.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
Plus, the shoes’ upper layer has a breathable fabric cover to minimize sweating.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Slim planter beds along fences operate on the same principle, replacing bulky garden beds with streamlined growing space that hugs the perimeter and keeps the center of the garden open and breathable.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breathable
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These long tubes—made of perforated or porous plastic or rubber with hose fittings at one or both ends—deliver water slowly.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rather than replacing the island’s aging pipe system, the approach would largely rely on the existing drainage network to collect rainwater and funnel it into wells, where it would be injected below the surface into porous rock formations.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Replacing concrete in parking lots with more permeable materials, such as grass tiles, would also be beneficial.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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The plastic wrap is permeable enough for air to get in.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Breathable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breathable. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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