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Recent Examples of rarefied
That’s where the campaign shows how even the most rarefied properties are being packaged for a social‑media audience.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Sam eventually secures a gig babysitting his therapist’s (Hirsch) three granddaughters, which in turn thrusts him into the rarefied (if a bit closed) world of their parents, including Alessandro Nivola as their would-be rockstar dad David and Peet as their former movie star mom Dianne.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2026
These are scenes of a calm, rarefied order, as if a cell were a tidy factory with workers individually going about their focused tasks.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
An Idaho beauty bathed in sunshine, ski legacy, and old-school vibes, Sun Valley occupies a rarefied place in the American ski imagination.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Sam eventually secures a gig babysitting his therapist’s (Hirsch) three granddaughters, which in turn thrusts him into the rarefied (if a bit closed) world of their parents, including Alessandro Nivola as their would-be rockstar dad David and Peet as their former movie star mom Dianne.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 Feb. 2026
These are scenes of a calm, rarefied order, as if a cell were a tidy factory with workers individually going about their focused tasks.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
An Idaho beauty bathed in sunshine, ski legacy, and old-school vibes, Sun Valley occupies a rarefied place in the American ski imagination.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarefied
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The waterproof, buoyant outfits maintain body temperature for six hours, manufacturers say, even when temperatures are as low as -20 C (-4 F).—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Though the show’s structure is rather run-of-the-mill despite some very bizarre crimes, the characters keep this series buoyant.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
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The asymmetrical space-age beds, seemingly weightless and floating, appear to meld into its surroundings, all connected via the same monochromatic HI-MACS material.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mielle Organics Weightless Hair Oil For those with curly or coily hair, this weightless oil is best used as a finishing touch on dry strands or as a mid-week refresh to revive dry hair.—
Claire West,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2026
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The slowly unfurling tones that blur at the edges hit all the marks of capital-A Ambient music, though the addition of beats keeps these songs more lively than vaporous.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
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Instead, his was airy, all clouds and fermatas, simultaneously vaporous and dense.—
Colin Fleming,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Feb. 2026
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Made from a lightweight, drapey fabric that screams bohemian charm, this dress is designed for everything from a bathing suit cover-up to post-beach loungewear or humid nights out.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Seamless design and comfort-touch adjustable straps that are breathable, lightweight and made for everyday wear.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 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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But even at Thanksgiving, this lighter-than-air pie filling is welcome amid a sea of other, thicker custard pies.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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That bill would have allowed for biodegradable lighter-than-air gas balloons made with non-latex material to be more environmentally friendly.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 Jan. 2026
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In front of the Louvre Pyramid, Eileen Gu stepped out this week wearing a set of diaphanous wings — a fitting ensemble for an Olympic athlete whose sport sends her airborne.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The semi-diaphanous design featured see-through long sleeves as well as sheer mesh that bared her sides and appeared to wrap around the back.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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The second priciest option on our list, Alpert notes that the silhouette gives more of a house shoe vibe than traditional slipper qualities, and while there’s no tread, the soles don’t feel flimsy.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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My first pair of Hunter rain boots actually came from my grandmother, who has an incredibly sharp eye for great shoes (and zero patience for flimsy ones).—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Rarefied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarefied. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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