breath

noun

ˈbreth How to pronounce breath (audio)
Definition of breathnext
1
as in pause
a momentary halt in an activity let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion

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2
as in breeze
a slight or gentle movement of air a sweet breath caressed her cheek as she sat in the garden

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3
as in hint
an almost imperceptible sign of something the mornings are already getting warmer, and there is a breath of spring in the air

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Recent Examples of breath Long after the abolition of slavery, many white southerners, including my father, who was born into the first breaths of the civil-rights movement, were still raised by Black nannies. — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 Blowing the shofar is an exercise in discipline, musicality and breath control. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 There's also an electric variant of the saurian lizard-men, and a woolly cyclops with four tusks that uses a freeze-breath attack. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 Yet Parton masterfully stayed out of every fight in the culture wars, preaching love, philanthropy, mentorship and tolerance until her dying breath. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for breath
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breath
  1. pause
  2. breeze
  3. hint
  4. lull
  5. puff
  6. glimmer
  7. break
  8. flicker
Noun
  • The Appalachian Trail Conservancy defines a thru-hike as completing all of the trail’s sections in any order within a year, allowing for pauses.
    — Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This summer's pause in data reporting for Somalia came at a particularly precarious time.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of pause
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  • By the time Olivia Rodrigo hit the stage to headline the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival, the sun had set on a sweltering day, and anyone who was fading was sure to feel reenergized both from a welcome breeze and from Rodrigo’s set.
    — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Pair it with straight-leg jeans and ballet flats for autumn travels and simply layer on a barn jacket if there’s a cool breeze.
    — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of breeze
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  • The cuisine was also noteworthy, a generous choice of cocktails, wines, and cuisine with hints of contemporary English inspiration, while avoiding being British stodgy.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Warsh is unlikely to reveal his approach before the task forces report but at Jackson Hole the whole world will be looking for hints regarding his plans to reshape the Fed.
    — Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of hint
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  • Typically, the last weekend of August brings a bit of a lull – right after a popular Jeep expo and just before the Labor Day rush.
    — Rachel Siegel, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Birth of daughter and personal struggles Meanwhile, following a lull in her career in the late 1990s, Smith returned to the spotlight in 2000.
    — Imani Sumbi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • Ever since Bram Stoker popularized Count Dracula as a gothic figure of fantasy, the word vampire has been synonymous with undead bloodsuckers who vanish in a puff of smoke in the morning light (if not dazzle a little in the sunshine).
    — Mike McRae August 25, New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Diamond Crystal or Morton kosher salt and stir just until mixture puffs and slightly lightens in color.
    — Ellary Collins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • The polls offer a glimmer of hope for Democrats and their voters, who hope that the party can shrink the Republican majority in Congress – or capture it – this midterm season.
    — Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • While more muted in color than her later looks, the outfit shows an early glimmer of her future full-on sparkle.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of glimmer
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  • The team's official drumline, The Pack, pounded on illuminated drums during quarter breaks, while Skye, the team's sassy, blue-haired lioness mascot, jumped onto the T-shirt cannon to launch souvenir merchandise high into stadium seats.
    — Odette Yousef, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Mourinho also voiced concerns about the upcoming three-week international break, fearing player injuries.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of break
Noun
  • First, the power goes out, leaving Bret wandering the halls as lights flicker around him.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • When not pulled into their own circuits, this can cause a momentary flicker due to a voltage drop that affects the entire home.
    — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
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“Breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breath. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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