rarefied

adjective

Definition of rarefiednext
as in buoyant

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Recent Examples of rarefied But for the lucky few superfans with a few million to spare, a far more rarefied piece of Knicks history is about to hit the auction block. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 22 June 2026 Welcome to the fabulous life of Jen Rubio—co-founder and executive chairman of the luggage brand Away, investor, philanthropist, mother, probable billionaire, friend of society chronicler Derek Blasberg, and the fixation du moment of the most rarefied corners of Instagram. — Ashley Baker, Air Mail, 20 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 See All Example Sentences for rarefied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarefied
  1. buoyant
  2. weightless
  3. vaporous
  4. lightweight
  5. unsubstantial
  6. lighter-than-air
  7. diaphanous
  8. flimsy
Adjective
  • The buoyant design also allows the robots to occupy unused three-dimensional indoor space.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Yet stadiums were full and buoyant, with fans’ passion as much a part of it all as the teams.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Definition of buoyant
Adjective
  • From the couch or the stands, high-level tennis can appear weightless.
    — Josh Levin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
  • However, the platform sole is made out of lightweight, foam-like material that is virtually weightless.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Definition of weightless
Adjective
  • 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
  • The sky above is filled with eagles, an American flag and vaporous images.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of vaporous
Adjective
  • Researchers achieve this by mounting a lightweight backpack, which houses a microcontroller, a radio receiver, and a power source, on the insect.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • Built with aviation-grade aluminum panels, the robot combines durability with a lightweight design.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Definition of lightweight
Adjective
  • Roadmaps are frequently high-level and unsubstantial.
    — Peter Bendor-Samuel, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of unsubstantial
Adjective
  • Led by a team at Keio University in Tokyo, with collaborators including the MIT Media Lab, the team designed the lighter-than-air prototype to feel approachable, safe, and comfortable around people.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Its elastic Nap smocking and lighter-than-air fabric stay comfortable all the while — even when commuting in 90-degree weather.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of lighter-than-air
Adjective
  • Those who lean bohemian may like a diaphanous nightie from Dôen or Chloé, paired with cage sandals and oversized shades.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • Just hours after sitting front row at the Celia Kritharioti show in a semi-diaphanous gown dripping with iridescent crystals, Lopez bedazzled her sculptural turtleneck Stéphane Rolland couture gown with priceless Chopard Haute Joaillerie pieces.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 July 2026
Definition of diaphanous
Adjective
  • The truck feels smaller and easier to maneuver than a Sierra, yet never flimsy or underpowered.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Whereas many string bikinis feel flimsy, the Pucci version offers security and moderate coverage.
    — Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of flimsy

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