as in outdoor
of, relating to, or held in the open air
an open-air concert under the stars
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as in wilderness
that part of the physical world that is removed from human habitation
a family of city dwellers who can't wait to go camping in the open air
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Recent Examples of open-air
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
But re-creating the open-air market, known as a tianguis, posed some problems.
—Paula Aceves, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Erin Clements, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
And across the street, a huge, 24-four hour grocery was fashioned like an open air bazaar, strung with colored lights and overflowing with crates of exotic vegetables and bright fruits.
—Charles Bock, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
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The actual figure is difficult to estimate because of the size of the open-air event.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
But re-creating the open-air market, known as a tianguis, posed some problems.
—Paula Aceves, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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As far as other preparations the hotel is taking, Wolfe says the staff has put up double-paned glass partitions along the walkway connecting the tower with the main hotel building, which is usually open air.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
And across the street, a huge, 24-four hour grocery was fashioned like an open air bazaar, strung with colored lights and overflowing with crates of exotic vegetables and bright fruits.
—Charles Bock, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-air
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Properly secure any extension cords, which can be hard to see in the dark, and consider using outdoor lighting to increase visibility around potential trip hazards.Sarah Darby, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news and cutting-edge gear reviews.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
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In their walk through the wilderness, Democrats will need to consider how to build a broader coalition that can defeat the cynical populism of Trump and his successors.Jamil Zaki, TIME, 23 Nov. 2024
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Collectively our testers have more than 11 decades of experience in the wilderness.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Check out the top performing outdoors products and the best deals available.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 21 Nov. 2024
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The idea of cruising dirt roads here in Montana in near silence, with my arm around my wife or one of our dogs, is the exact experience this outdoors enthusiast can get excited about.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 24 Oct. 2024
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Here’s where things get a little wild: Next year, OpenAI estimates that its revenue will more than triple to $11.6 billion.Allison Morrow, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Things get a little wild during the Full Moon where clothing is entirely optional.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Open-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-air. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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