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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
Adjective
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The Japanese singer, songwriter, and composer splotches ethereal electronics and vaporous keys across Luminescent Creatures, drawing the listener into minimal compositions with a voice attuned to every inch of space in the recording and when to leave it eerily unfilled.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
28 Feb. 2025
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These sharp, bracing periods are too infrequent, though, and the back half of the album drifts into a kind of vaporous dream state that verges on self-indulgent.—
Carrie Battan,
The New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But the battlefield for me is the rarefied air of the gatekeepers.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Sean Baker is in rarefied air after winning four Academy Awards at the Oscars 2025.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Beiges, browns, putties, and grays aren’t neutral in Morandi; there’s always some fire or weightless motion to them.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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The weightless formula comes in four shades and blends in seamlessly, which is why celebs like Hailey Bieber swear by it.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Allure,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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Rounded, buoyant, fulfilling, powerful and balanced aromas of limes, gooseberries and guavas, white pears and nectarines.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The White House appears to have either taken inspiration or refuge from the judge's words - with Leavitt's buoyant announcement the very next day.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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That list includes breezy dresses, comfortable shoes, practical bags, and more lightweight clothing that can be mixed and matched and worn in a variety of temperatures.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
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Great quality Super soft Lightweight and breathable Some Lake reviewers say shorts may be too short for tall people This breezy long-sleeve and shorts set from Lake is made from lightweight cotton, to keep you covered (but not constricted)—it strikes the perfect balance.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Lucy Bridge, head makeup artist, articulated this with diaphanous complexions set with retro but glamorous details to create a dual set of code-breaking beauty statements on the runway.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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Pamela Anderson put on a diaphanous display at Chanel‘s spring 2025 couture fashion show in Paris on Tuesday.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cumulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumulous. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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