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Recent Examples of rarefied
First class, however, is the rarefied domain of primarily wealthy leisure travelers and people splashing out with points for a luxury trip.
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Edward Russell, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Despite its rarefied setting, the case mostly fits the classic Agatha-Christie-via-Clue template.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
But a three-peat would put him in rarefied company.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
And a three-peat would put him in rarefied company.
—Antwan Staley, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Edward Russell, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
Despite its rarefied setting, the case mostly fits the classic Agatha-Christie-via-Clue template.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
But a three-peat would put him in rarefied company.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025
And a three-peat would put him in rarefied company.
—Antwan Staley, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarefied
Adjective
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The buoyant scene is not proof of a revival of Catholicism among increasingly secular Spaniards.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 Apr. 2025
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Twenty years on, two things immediately stick out about Wright’s film: The incredible performances from tip to toe and the buoyant sense of joy that’s present in even dark moments.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Wear Both lipsticks have a weightless matte finish and don’t feel drying.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
19 Apr. 2025
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The nausea can set in almost immediately after reaching orbit, where astronauts remain weightless, and can take days to dissipate, a troubling proposition for short-term spaceflights such as Fram2.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many tracks amount to a quirky beat and a few seconds of vaporous rapping.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Wrought from a bevy of synths and pedals manipulated live in her London studio and mastered by Telefon Tel Aviv, Whatever the Weather II presents a song cycle themed around different temperatures, smudging tactile and vaporous sounds into an alluring collage.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These shoes have a thick yet lightweight sole to absorb impact, along with a super-cool exterior that has suede panels and breathable mesh detailing.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The bedding is made from a durable, 100% polyester fabric and is lightweight enough for warmer temperatures.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The algorithm fed the Giants pitcher a savory yet unsubstantial diet of short-form content.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Salads Salads don’t have to feel flimsy or unsubstantial.—
Katie Workman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2023
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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The tower’s slender triangles look diaphanous from a distance, but from the sidewalk the building resembles a fortress, with a 186-foot concrete-and-steel base safeguarding the 94 stories above from bombings.—
David W. Dunlap,
New York Times,
27 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
Adjective
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Gone are the days of sweating in heavy sneakers and tripping over flimsy flip-flops.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
24 Apr. 2025
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Makeshift tents fill the crammed courtyard, the solid edifice of the church overlooking the flimsy havens.—
CNN’s Abeer Salman and Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Rarefied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarefied. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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