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airs

British  
/ ɛəz /

plural noun

  1. affected manners intended to impress others (esp in the phrases give oneself airs, put on airs )

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Feelings are conveyed with such airs that the poetry of a moment of silence disappears the instant someone speaks.

From Salon

For all his crowing about his money and showing off, he really didn’t put on airs.

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Diamond’s full interview airs Sunday on CBS and will stream on Paramount+.

From Los Angeles Times

"Top Chef: World All Stars" airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on Bravo and streams next the day on Peacock.

From Salon

The first six episodes are streaming now, and the show airs new episodes weekly, on Fridays.

From New York Times