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Recent Examples of cumulous
At the end, after an angel in a cumulous cloud of white rescued the little prince from loneliness, the two groups paraded out again, this time the collaged suiting shed to reveal simple tweed dresses: round-necked, long-sleeved, calf-length, with a column of tiny gold buttons down the back.
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Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2023
Sting is produced by Jamie Hilton and Michael Pontin via See Pictures together with Pictures in Paradise’s Chris Brown, with additional financing from create NSW, cumulous VFX and Spectrum Entertainment.
—Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2023
The Space Launch Delta 45 weather squadron predicts a 70% chance for good conditions citing the possibility of anvil clouds moving into the area along with potential violation of its cumulous cloud rule.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2022
Primary concerns are cumulous clouds, a thick cloud layer and surface electric field conditions.
—Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Dec. 2021
In tribute to the Texas-size clouds over Houston, architect Steven Holl jacketed the exterior with rounded, incandescent ribs, giving the three-story building the soft, puffy feel of a cumulous white night-light.
—Michael Agresta, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2021
Who wouldn’t love to be wrapped in a big, fluffy, Care Bear-style cumulous?
—Alexandra Cavallo, USA TODAY, 5 June 2020
Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2023
Sting is produced by Jamie Hilton and Michael Pontin via See Pictures together with Pictures in Paradise’s Chris Brown, with additional financing from create NSW, cumulous VFX and Spectrum Entertainment.
—Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2023
The Space Launch Delta 45 weather squadron predicts a 70% chance for good conditions citing the possibility of anvil clouds moving into the area along with potential violation of its cumulous cloud rule.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2022
Primary concerns are cumulous clouds, a thick cloud layer and surface electric field conditions.
—Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Dec. 2021
In tribute to the Texas-size clouds over Houston, architect Steven Holl jacketed the exterior with rounded, incandescent ribs, giving the three-story building the soft, puffy feel of a cumulous white night-light.
—Michael Agresta, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2021
Who wouldn’t love to be wrapped in a big, fluffy, Care Bear-style cumulous?
—Alexandra Cavallo, USA TODAY, 5 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cumulous
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The canine snarl and hellacious production of Whole Lotta Red has dissipated for something sleeker, more vaporous.Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
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Pretty much every building lets in a lot of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and vaporous chemicals.Molly Higgins, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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Lamar Jackson has made a strong case to join the rarefied air of clinching at least three MVP awards (joining Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Brett Favre, Johnny Unitas and Jim Brown).The Athletic, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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The 600 plateau is rarefied air, with Burrow and second place Jared Goff of the Lions (622.45) marking only the 12th and 13th times 600 has been reached.Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Essentially, opting for something water-based, yet rich in weightless hydrators is best.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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His long legs give him an athletic, almost weightless stride that seems effortless on and off stage.Yoh Phillips, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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Flavors of coffee and caramel permeate this rich yet lighter-than-air double chocolate cream.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
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From 1921 to 1935, five lighter-than-air giants sailed the skies and then suffered catastrophic structural failures or were scrapped.Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
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Waiting in the hallway for the UCLA coach after his team’s latest disappointment was former Bruins big man Adem Bona, one of the most buoyant players to ever wear the school’s jersey.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Behind studio footage that looks like it was ripped from Nokia phone, Carti’s raw vocals lilt over buoyant sub bass and another soul sample.Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
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Salads Salads don’t have to feel flimsy or unsubstantial.Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023
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From a personal finance perspective, people with extra cash should feel free to put an unsubstantial portion of their wealth into high-risk, high-volatility assets like crypto or meme stocks or even Super Bowl bets (thanks for the two-touchdown performance, Cooper Kupp).Scott Nover, Quartz, 14 Feb. 2022
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The midsole features lightweight foam, which keeps this shoe from dragging you down at any distance.Kristin Canning, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025
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With 5,800 perfect ratings, this lightweight, multi-surface vacuum can clean up various surfaces, including carpet, upholstery, tile, and hardwood floors.Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Emilia Pérez Review: A Crazy, Daring Tale (with Songs!) of Crime, Revenge and Gender Identity Jolie, delicately thin with large, haunted eyes, gives a striking performance — luminous and diaphanous.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Cumulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumulous. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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