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Recent Examples of rarefied
The sci-fi thriller by Cornish writer-director Mark Jenkin (Bait, Enys Men) has a rarefied 100% RT Certified Fresh ratiing.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Georgina Rodríguez’s massive engagement ring from Cristiano Ronaldo put the model in the rarefied company of celebrities with million-dollar sparklers.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Sanlorenzo’s 236-foot Silver Fox elevated the concept of the private owner’s deck to a rarefied level.
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Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Out of 184 medal-winning entries this year, just 12 rums earned the Gold Outstanding distinction, the rarefied tier that advances to trophy consideration ahead of the IWSC's annual awards celebration in London on November 12.
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Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Georgina Rodríguez’s massive engagement ring from Cristiano Ronaldo put the model in the rarefied company of celebrities with million-dollar sparklers.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
Sanlorenzo’s 236-foot Silver Fox elevated the concept of the private owner’s deck to a rarefied level.
—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Out of 184 medal-winning entries this year, just 12 rums earned the Gold Outstanding distinction, the rarefied tier that advances to trophy consideration ahead of the IWSC's annual awards celebration in London on November 12.
—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarefied
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Powering oil operations with wind turbine A tension-leg platform (TLP) is a buoyant, floating structure moored to the seafloor by taut, vertical steel cables.
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Wilde thrills at the prospect of movement, setting a pace to match her buoyant mood.
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The key here is to find a jacket that’s weightless enough to keep sweat at bay while providing just the right amount of warmth on a brisk summer evening or early morning.
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Beloved by customers for their buttery-soft, ultra-smooth feel and weightless comfort, they’re designed to move effortlessly with you from one itinerary to the next.
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Hz [Warp] Warp lodestars Seefeel are most recognizable for their vaporous blend of shoegaze, ambient, and experimental electronic music.
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The sky above is filled with eagles, an American flag and vaporous images.
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The weather service said people should drink plenty of water, wear lightweight and light-colored clothing and use air conditioning.
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Save on lightweight tanks, breezy shorts, easy skirts, and travel-ready tote bags that are ideal for everything from beach days to airport terminals.
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Roadmaps are frequently high-level and unsubstantial.
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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.
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Its elastic Nap smocking and lighter-than-air fabric stay comfortable all the while — even when commuting in 90-degree weather.
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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.
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Dion’s look appeared to be made out of a slightly sheer material, showing off her legs through the diaphanous fabric.
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That spirit is exemplified by Ford, a gregarious hostess who moves through the various groupings of women in a diaphanous full-length blue dress, introducing Godfred to a group of attendees and hugging both first-timers and her OGs enthusiastically.
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Some had Trumpian golden eagles atop the roofs, and a flimsy triumphal arch stood at the center beside the Ferris wheel.
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Unlike modern sports trading cards, which are not only hefty but often bedazzled with autographs, jersey patches, and random holograms, the Panini stickers are flimsy and meant to be abused.
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“Rarefied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarefied. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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