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Recent Examples of rarefied
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
This spirit of rarefied American invention, fueled by both government investment and private capital, was meant to serve all humankind.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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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.
—
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
This spirit of rarefied American invention, fueled by both government investment and private capital, was meant to serve all humankind.
—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for rarefied
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarefied
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Wilde thrills at the prospect of movement, setting a pace to match her buoyant mood.
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Ferdinand has spent time around United in recent months but is realistic about the buoyant mood.
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True to its name, the V2 Pro Ultralight feels almost weightless.
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The handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy -- a feast for eyes, cheeks, lips, and face in vibrant, weightless colors with all-day wear.
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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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These wireless headphones deliver crisp, clear audio but feature a lightweight design that is comfortable enough to wear all day.
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Compact, lightweight, and simple in design, this Vera Bradley mini belt bag is roomy enough for your phone, a small wallet, keys, and other everyday essentials.
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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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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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Last year, state legislators began debating strengthening protections and prohibiting the sale of non-biodegradable helium and lighter-than-air gas balloons.
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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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Using flimsy or degradable sealants that allow bats to reenter.
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Even the most memorable new character, Forky (Tony Hale)—an endearingly daffy piece of plastic cutlery with a tendency toward self-harm—could only reinforce the sense that we were being served a load of flimsy, disposable goods.
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“Rarefied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarefied. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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