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Recent Examples of rarefied
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.
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Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2026
The tests involved the new, larger rotor blades that will convey the next-gen helicopters through the rarefied Martian atmosphere, just 1 percent the density of air at sea level on Earth.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
However, overseeing the entire program puts Gamble in rarefied air.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Artifex Bridal allows Lubeck to take ownership of her work while still maintaining its rarefied status.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
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Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2026
The tests involved the new, larger rotor blades that will convey the next-gen helicopters through the rarefied Martian atmosphere, just 1 percent the density of air at sea level on Earth.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
However, overseeing the entire program puts Gamble in rarefied air.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Artifex Bridal allows Lubeck to take ownership of her work while still maintaining its rarefied status.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarefied
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Driven by looming patent cliffs, newly buoyant public markets, and Big Pharma’s race to beef up their pipelines, dealmaking so far in 2026 amounted to $106 billion over 201 deals, according to PitchBook data.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The early signs are not encouraging, despite a buoyant stock market.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Hot Fluff is a weightless modern matte lipstick that has been formulated to be easily blendable, and to feel just like skin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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The base of the table is sculpted into the shape of a giant ball and the tabletop appears to be resting weightless above it.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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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
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Keep scrolling to discover more breezy blouses below, including this ruffle-sleeve blouse made with lightweight chiffon.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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The composite module is prepared in-house at Supertramp's Golden, Colorado HQ, using a vacuum infusion process prized for creating a lightweight, durable structure that Supertramp rates at four-season-ready.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 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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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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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.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The diaphanous music of Lana Del Rey, though, never sounds bogged down by the anxiety of influence.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Since the ruling, several GOP governors, including Georgia’s Brian Kemp, have called special legislative sessions to draw maps that dilute Black voting power while following the Court’s direction to hide behind the flimsy cover of partisanship.—
Michael Cunningham,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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The small gear selector feels disappointingly flimsy considering the otherwise upmarket presentation.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Rarefied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarefied. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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