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Recent Examples of lighter-than-air
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.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
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
Flavors of coffee and caramel permeate this rich yet lighter-than-air double chocolate cream.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Flavors of coffee and caramel permeate this rich yet lighter-than-air double chocolate cream.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
From 1921 to 1935, five lighter-than-air giants sailed the skies and then suffered catastrophic structural failures or were scrapped.
—Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
There are several Latin American influences, too, such as the lighter-than-air Tres Leches cake and the tiger prawns yello anticucho.
—Michele Robson, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The lighter-than-air craft then edges toward the road and strikes the power line, causing several electrical sparks to fly.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2024
Green infrastructure development: My focus will be on fostering business-friendly green infrastructure, including sustainable communities and eco-friendly transportation like lighter-than-air technologies, rail and e-bikes to minimize carbon emissions.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025
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
Flavors of coffee and caramel permeate this rich yet lighter-than-air double chocolate cream.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
Flavors of coffee and caramel permeate this rich yet lighter-than-air double chocolate cream.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
From 1921 to 1935, five lighter-than-air giants sailed the skies and then suffered catastrophic structural failures or were scrapped.
—Karen Scanlon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024
There are several Latin American influences, too, such as the lighter-than-air Tres Leches cake and the tiger prawns yello anticucho.
—Michele Robson, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The lighter-than-air craft then edges toward the road and strikes the power line, causing several electrical sparks to fly.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2024
Green infrastructure development: My focus will be on fostering business-friendly green infrastructure, including sustainable communities and eco-friendly transportation like lighter-than-air technologies, rail and e-bikes to minimize carbon emissions.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lighter-than-air
Adjective
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The new formula starts as a lightweight cream, then transforms into a fine mist for even, weightless application.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Spray it on damp strands before combing, or apply it in the shower and rinse for weightless moisture on finer textures.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Or shop more lightweight summer quilt options from Wayfair, up to 83 percent off.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The Miracle Hair Oil in 30-milliliter travel size is a lightweight 5-in-1 oil blend containing kukui nut, babassu and pracaxi oils, alongside quinoa extract and green walnut.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Preminger, ever the maximalist, went in the opposite direction with Sagan’s vaporous narrative.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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That means, as Hercules, buoyant Brady is asked to present little beyond a sweet-natured, naive hunk celebrated for his gym membership and gleaming dentistry.—
David Benedict,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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Perhaps the most buoyant statistic for Hovland came from his beleaguered short game.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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In 2008, the mom of two stepped into a new kind of role with the launch of Goop, a showcase for her rarefied taste that started as an email newsletter and went on to become a media empire.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
16 July 2025
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Just looking at that rarefied list of shows — Veep, Game of Thrones, Friends, The West Wing — is a reminder that besides back-patting and bragging rights, the Emmys can be very good at setting the TV Zeitgeist.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Do not those diaphanous wings impede their ability to pursue prey underwater?—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
8 June 2025
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The singer signed autographs in a diaphanous black Ludovic de Saint Sernin dress, an interpretation of the opening look from spring 2025.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Vague green claims won’t cut it anymore, as evidenced by a 2020 study from the European Commission, which found over half of environmental claims were insubstantial, misleading or unfounded.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
2 July 2025
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After speaking to my physician colleagues and hearing their earnest frustrations, there’s no doubt in my mind that the system needs reform and the association’s proposals—which are not insubstantial and would address many of the problems —are a great place to start.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Lighter-than-air.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lighter-than-air. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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