breath of fresh air

noun phrase

: a welcome or refreshing change

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Skinny Belts Skinny belts offer thin strips of color that are a welcome breath of fresh air to any attire. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026 This remote and truly wild escape is both a breath of fresh air and an exhilarating adventure, with six million acres of wilderness ripe for exploring. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026 In light of how so many people, governments, religions, and organizations may dictate to mankind what specifically to think, that statement sure is a breath of fresh air. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026 Leavitt always brought a breath of fresh air to news briefings and conferences. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for breath of fresh air

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of breath of fresh air was in 1901

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“Breath of fresh air.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breath%20of%20fresh%20air. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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