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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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Plus, the sandals have a thick leather strap that provides a pillowy cushion around the top of the foot, which is helpful for anyone with foot ailments.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Start with the legendary cream puffs — pillowy, powdered-sugar-dusted and worth the line.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hz [Warp] Warp lodestars Seefeel are most recognizable for their vaporous blend of shoegaze, ambient, and experimental electronic music.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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The sky above is filled with eagles, an American flag and vaporous images.—
Will Weissert,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That guy was Drake and the song’s haunting, minimalist beat ended up on his 2009 mixtape So Far Gone, helping to launch the rapper into the rarefied club of global superstars.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2026
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Like the Kings and Blackhawks and Penguins and Lightning of yesteryear, the Avs have reached a different level, in rarefied air currently occupied by only Florida and Edmonton.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The neutrino is a nearly weightless particle that sails through matter like a phantasm.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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This make the pie filling extra airy and almost weightless.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Airships, on the other hand, emit little carbon because their vertical lift comes from lighter-than-air gases such as helium instead of burning fuel during diagonal ascent, and their propeller propulsion can be entirely electric.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Apr. 2026
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Last year, state legislators began debating strengthening protections and prohibiting the sale of non-biodegradable helium and lighter-than-air gas balloons.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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After a rejuvenating affair with buoyant co-star Albert Finney while filming Two For the Road, the Ferrers finally divorced in 1968.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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Wolves 0-2 Fulham Everton vs Sunderland From the buoyant mood of a month ago, heading into a home Merseyside derby with genuine hopes of beating Liverpool to Champions League qualification, Everton are now five games without a win.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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This can alter the amount and types of ACE-inhibiting peptides created during fermentation2—and possibly account for kombucha's unsubstantial effect on blood pressure.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
27 Dec. 2025
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Then again … This really does sum up Reeves’s unsubstantial performance as Jonathan Harker, whose new client is definitely up to no good.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
18 Oct. 2025
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There’s nothing worse than sweaty feet — but luckily, lightweight, breathable, and cute sneakers do exist to keep your feet cool but still supported.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The collection also offers the Mama Tee, a lightweight cotton jersey tee available in gray and ivory, and the Girlfriend Tee, a white single knit jersey with a structured peplum silhouette.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cumulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumulous. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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