rarefied

adjective

Definition of rarefiednext
as in buoyant

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Recent Examples of rarefied A bit more than halfway to the runup to the July 17 final, this year’s World Cup is already reaching the rarefied air of something beyond even the NBA Finals or the World Series. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 July 2026 What began as a joke about turning the once-awkward sidekick into a digital-age Dick Cavett has since become one of the internet’s more rarefied interview rooms, drawing comedians, rappers, and politicians into Friedland’s orbit. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026 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 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
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  • Pradhan’s resignation on Saturday was met with jubilation – and not a little surprise – at the Jantar Mantar, the eighteenth-century observatory in the capital that had become the colorful, buoyant base camp for the protest movement.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • Their executives are even, at times, buoyant, and thinking more inventively.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 July 2026
Definition of buoyant
Adjective
  • John, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, has spent the past five years working on a class of models called weightless neural networks.
    — Jackie Snow, IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026
  • This texturizing spray is formulated with packed with nutrient-dense ingredients that support hair health while also adding a weightless volumizing finish.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 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
  • If your wardrobe could use a few more lightweight pieces to get you through the rest of the season, Amazon has plenty of breezy options to choose from.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • On cooler-than-average days, a lightweight pair in breathable fabrics like linen or silk can be just as comfortable as a skirt or dress.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 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
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  • Kaia Gerber left little to the imagination in a diaphanous black dress at the London premiere of The Shards.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of diaphanous
Adjective
  • Cheap tripods are often flimsy and can fall over and wiggle from a light breeze.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • White button-down shirts have both star power and staying power, but the key is to choose one that isn’t sheer or flimsy.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Definition of flimsy

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