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Recent Examples of rarefied
The Trojans looked, as of early June, to be headed in an elite direction on the recruiting trail, marching toward the sort of rarefied air that had recently eluded Riley.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Even for the most rarefied creatures, Le Meurice is a place for special occasions—and staying there for a few days with my fiancé this summer made my fitting feel like an engagement party, a bachelorette, and a honeymoon all rolled into one.
—Jessie Heyman, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
Black tie, that essential marker of an increasingly rarefied ceremonial style, is inspiring.
—Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024
Even in our heyday, Blue Öyster Cult was always a rarefied choice among rock-record consumers.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Even for the most rarefied creatures, Le Meurice is a place for special occasions—and staying there for a few days with my fiancé this summer made my fitting feel like an engagement party, a bachelorette, and a honeymoon all rolled into one.
—Jessie Heyman, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
Black tie, that essential marker of an increasingly rarefied ceremonial style, is inspiring.
—Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024
Even in our heyday, Blue Öyster Cult was always a rarefied choice among rock-record consumers.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarefied
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In yet another flimsy tent, Niveen, who withholds her last name, lives with a son and four daughters – the youngest is 11 – and a grandson.Ghada Abdulfattah, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Jan. 2025
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The flimsy construction of homes near the epicenter was one reason for the high number of casualties, residents in the area said.Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Rarefied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarefied. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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