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as in spiritual
not composed of matter
that ethereal attribute that every performer should have—charisma
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as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
the bakery's scrumptious pastries have a wonderfully ethereal consistency
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as in celestial
of, relating to, or suggesting heaven
described as a land of ethereal beauty and tranquility
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Recent Examples of ethereal
Her ethereal, white corseted gown was made by Turkish-British Dilara Findikoglu, a celebrity favorite often worn by the likes of fellow Coachella performer Charli xcx, Rosalia, and Julia Fox.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
This design consists of a super soft and subtle gradient that goes from a nude or light pink base to a milky white tip, creating a subtle and ethereal blurred effect.
—Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
His ethereal paintings often draw from both Eastern and Western influences, reflecting his experience as an artist who bridges two worlds.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
On the new album, Russell Moore, a six-time IBMA male vocalist of the year winner known for his work as part of the seven-time IBMA vocal group of the year-winning group IIIrd Tyme Out, joins Union Station, adding his unmistakable voice alongside Krauss’s ethereal soprano.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
This design consists of a super soft and subtle gradient that goes from a nude or light pink base to a milky white tip, creating a subtle and ethereal blurred effect.
—Dulce Moncada, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025
His ethereal paintings often draw from both Eastern and Western influences, reflecting his experience as an artist who bridges two worlds.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
On the new album, Russell Moore, a six-time IBMA male vocalist of the year winner known for his work as part of the seven-time IBMA vocal group of the year-winning group IIIrd Tyme Out, joins Union Station, adding his unmistakable voice alongside Krauss’s ethereal soprano.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethereal
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These remedies are considered more catalytic and fast-acting, supporting emotional strength, spiritual growth, and clarity in facing modern challenges.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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This fatigue is more spiritual, a weariness of the soul, an exhaustion of the mind.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The company unveiled three fluffy dire wolf pups, named Romulus, Remus and Khalessi.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Popular selections include hearty sandwiches on rustic breads and fluffy frittatas, whose filling specifics change daily based on whatever is ripe and ready in the area.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Nine exterior colors are available, including the new Ceres Blue, a celestial blue-gray inspired by the dwarf planet Ceres.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Here’s what to know about the upcoming celestial events: When to watch Eta Aquarid meteor shower in California In early May, Earth crosses streams of space dust from Halley’s comet that produce a vibrant meteor shower, the Eta Aquarids, according to NASA.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2025
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If reason teaches that God is incorporeal, this means that God has no body; God does not physically see, nor do people see God.—
Randy L. Friedman,
The Conversation,
16 Feb. 2024
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The digital files are incorporeal.—
BostonGlobe.com,
BostonGlobe.com,
9 June 2021
Adjective
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Above us, the white smoke kept pouring out, a heavenly signal to the world.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Last year’s victory came after McIlroy shot a final-round 65, at one point going 8-under-par in a heavenly eight-hole stretch.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Her interest in mysteries and the occult began in the metaphysical section at her local Borders.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
16 May 2025
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In my adolescence, the fight turned emotional and metaphysical, mirroring the peaks and valleys of hormonal mood shifts.—
Carla Sosenko,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
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And then all of a sudden [raises his arms, sings angelic note].—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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Caviar lip liner defined her glazed angelic lips, while lashes and a dark waterline enhanced her smokey copper eyeshadow.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
11 Apr. 2025
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This supernatural short takes place in London in 1757 where a visionary writer locked in an insane asylum is targeted by the Devil to compose a specific poem that will allow him to lord over the Earth and its inhabitants.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 May 2025
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Ghosting, a supernatural thriller written by Brian DeCubellis and K.S. Bruce and to be directed by Brian DeCubellis, which is now casting; and The Confidence Men, based on the book by Margalit Fox, whose screenplay was adapted by Jez Scharf (Bodkin), and which is currently targeting a director.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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“Ethereal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethereal. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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