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as in spiritual
not composed of matter
that ethereal attribute that every performer should have—charisma
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as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
the bakery's scrumptious pastries have a wonderfully ethereal consistency
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as in celestial
of, relating to, or suggesting heaven
described as a land of ethereal beauty and tranquility
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Recent Examples of ethereal
Their fragrances possess an ethereal, minimalist luxury where each note stands out, and this same approach carries over to their classic candles.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
However, on occasion, some ethereal glow or lighting artifact will materialize in the forest, forcing the eye to try and discern its shape, its distance, and its meaning, without any of these having concrete or objective definition.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
With clear skies forecasted for most of the state tonight, and little impending light from the moon, conditions will be ideal for stargazers to catch a glimpse of the ethereal display from the Lone Star State.
—Ariana Garcia, Chron, 10 Oct. 2024
His hands fluttered above the keyboard in a way that looks very much like someone playing a theremin, the ethereal instrument that’s played by manipulating the invisible electromagnetic fields around a pair of antennas.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 8 Oct. 2024
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
However, on occasion, some ethereal glow or lighting artifact will materialize in the forest, forcing the eye to try and discern its shape, its distance, and its meaning, without any of these having concrete or objective definition.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
With clear skies forecasted for most of the state tonight, and little impending light from the moon, conditions will be ideal for stargazers to catch a glimpse of the ethereal display from the Lone Star State.
—Ariana Garcia, Chron, 10 Oct. 2024
His hands fluttered above the keyboard in a way that looks very much like someone playing a theremin, the ethereal instrument that’s played by manipulating the invisible electromagnetic fields around a pair of antennas.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethereal
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What happened Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the head of the Church of England and spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide, resigned Tuesday amid intense pressure over his handling of a notorious child abuser.Rafi Schwartz, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps that’s why Sedona attracts such a strong enclave of New Age spiritual devotees searching for metaphysical energy in the vortexes allegedly sprinkled throughout its buttes and spires.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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In the video, Queen Bey takes some major sartorial inspiration from the great Pamela Anderson, which shows her in a platinum blonde wig, reclining in a Baywatch-esque swimsuit, and even sporting an approximation of Anderson’s iconic pink fluffy hat.Emma Specter, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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It’s lined with a fuzzy wool blend that will keep your feet warm and cozy while commuting to work or window shopping in the cold, and its fluffy sheepskin detailing adds a touch of fashionable flair.Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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This celestial synergy brings profound insights for a stronger connection to your inner self, Sagittarius.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Upcoming celestial events The Northern Taurids are set to peak about a week later on November 11 and 12, and sky-gazers could see an increase in meteors blazing across the sky when both showers are active.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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If reason teaches that God is incorporeal, this means that God has no body; God does not physically see, nor do people see God.Randy L. Friedman, The Conversation, 16 Feb. 2024
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The digital files are incorporeal.BostonGlobe.com, BostonGlobe.com, 9 June 2021
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For ultra luxury, the Château Saint-Martin is a heavenly retreat recently nominated for a number of awards, including France's Best Hotel Spa 2024.Alexandra Zagalsky, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Matthew Perry joins a heavenly chorus of pop stars—including Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury and Whitney Houston—as the greatest earners in the great beyond.Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Perhaps that’s why Sedona attracts such a strong enclave of New Age spiritual devotees searching for metaphysical energy in the vortexes allegedly sprinkled throughout its buttes and spires.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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His fascination was with light, optics and the metaphysical, his layered geometric forms made with almost scientific precision.Nargess Banks, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Sauron spends the bulk of the season in the guise of an angelic visitor named Annatar, working with Celebrimbor to create the Seven Rings of Power for Dwarves and the Nine Rings for Men.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
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Declan’s feckless wife, Maud (Victoria Smurfit); his angelic elder daughter, Taggie (Bella Maclean); and his younger daughter, Caitlin (Catriona Chandler), all immediately fall for Rupert, whose ancestral manor house is located just a couple of fields away.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Dakota worked on the opposite side of the camera as an art production assistant on the 2009 supernatural thriller Lost Soul.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Along with Ryder and Keaton, original star Catherine O’Hara also returns in the zany supernatural follow-up.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Ethereal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethereal. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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