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hot air

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Definition of hot air

as in rhetoric

boastful speech or writing his taking credit for the rescue was mostly hot air, since the boat was actually saved by the Coast Guard

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language that is impressive-sounding but not meaningful or sincere her campaign promise to "fight for the people" showed a taste for stale hot air

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Recent Examples of hot air High-sided roasting pans can block the circulation of hot air around the turkey, resulting in less-even browning. — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 These vents pull in cool air from the front section and push hot air out of the rear section, which is quiet and efficient. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 Most outdoor units discharge hot air vertically, so an obstruction directly overhead can interfere with that airflow. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026 September also brings a packed schedule of events, such as the Adirondack Balloon Festival, when dozens of hot air balloons dot bright blue skies; the Adirondack Nationals Car Show; and Jazz at the Lake. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot air

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And a Gallup poll last year revealed a majority of Americans feel that both parties have gone too far in their use of inflammatory rhetoric to criticize their opponents.

— Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
The rhetoric from Rogers and other Republicans about El-Sayed has added to those frustrations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of rhetoric

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has lent some backing in their own study to Waymo’s safety brag.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 11 Oct. 2026
One of the Roundhouse’s biggest brags is an extensive liquor collection, highlighting spirits produced in New York State.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026

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But he will mostly be remembered for his profanity-laden rant aimed at a sportswriter in the media room after Game 2 of the ALDS — a White Sox win, by the way.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
Nathan is offended and starts going on his usual rant about not tolerating disrespect toward his family.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

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