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Recent Examples of cumulous
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.
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Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2023
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.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 15 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
Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2023
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.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 15 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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Your feet are sandwiched between pillowy soles and a breathable mesh upper that keeps the air flowing to prevent sweating and blisters.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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Potatoes and sweet potatoes similarly get crisp on the outside, and pillowy soft in the middle.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The dresses, in muted shades ranging from pale pink to pearl gray, cream and black, contrast layers of vaporous tulle and organza with long ruffled skirts and collared capes in satin or taffeta edged with lace.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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On the eyes, shadows come in shades of caramel, bronze, and smoky brown, applied in a halo across the lid to create a vaporous color.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Welcome to The Bridge, the more rarefied and invitation-only celebration of the automobile as art.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
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The studio has occupied a rarefied space, inspiring fierce loyalty from independent-film devotees.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nearly three decades later, a reformulation has reignited our obsession with this does-it-all stick—now more weightless, more blendable, and more pigmented than ever before.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Whipping caffeine, creatine, peptides, and an Ayurvedic Haritaki fruit into a weightless serum, Champo’s Pitta Growth is a great growth solution for fine hair types.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The tragic Hindenburg disaster of 1937, which resulted in the death of 36 people and effectively ended passenger airship travel, cast a long-lasting shadow over lighter-than-air technology.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
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That all being said, if the claims are true, the relatively cheap cost and ease of manufacture of lighter-than-air drones could dramatically increase the chances of detecting stealth aircraft in flight.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sales have remained buoyant, and the entire lot has sold well into the millions copies, according to insiders.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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There was an ease to the collections, an almost buoyant quality that made the clothes feel optimistic.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Yet for all its craft, the film remains airy and unsubstantial, never quite rising to the full potential of its premise.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
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The hit isn’t unsubstantial: In 2024, textile exports to the United States accounted for 10.7 percent of China’s total textile exports, valued at $14.8 billion, and 22.7 percent of China’s total apparel exports, or $36.1 billion’s worth.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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The overall build of the earphones is both durable and lightweight, thanks to high-quality PC material.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The cap-sleeve knit is lightweight with plenty of airflow for warmer afternoons, and goes perfectly with a jacket and favorite pair of jeans.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Cumulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumulous. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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