ethereality

Definition of etherealitynext

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Noun
  • Compared with those of the older behemoths, the stairs of this 105-story giant do have an airiness about them, which was apparently an intention in the design.
    Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
  • Bamboo is already known for being breathable, but these have a particular airiness and smooth feel that reminds me of my favorite silk button-down shirt.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There was a lightness in this really dark time.
    Breana Pitts, CBS News, 11 May 2026
  • Rabin’s lyrics had been standard unrequited-love fare; Anderson rewrote them about a deeper spiritual loneliness and the drive to overcome it, and delivered them in his usual manner, the lightness of his tone somehow amplifying the thundering force of his conviction.
    Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • Full Virgin Galactic missions have lasted more than an hour, during which passengers on Unity have been treated to views of Earth and the thin blue line of our planet's atmosphere while experiencing a few minutes of weightlessness.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
  • There are lots of things weightlessness disturbs, even in the short run.
    Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Ethereality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethereality. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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