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Recent Examples of rarefied
In 2008, the mom of two stepped into a new kind of role with the launch of Goop, a showcase for her rarefied taste that started as an email newsletter and went on to become a media empire.
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Liz McNeil, People.com, 16 July 2025
Just looking at that rarefied list of shows — Veep, Game of Thrones, Friends, The West Wing — is a reminder that besides back-patting and bragging rights, the Emmys can be very good at setting the TV Zeitgeist.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 July 2025
In each, the combination of spirited movement (by Barnes) and gently confessional text (by Saenz de Viteri) in an uncommon, often rarefied, space reliably produced an unforgettable experience that somehow managed to be both deeply insightful and simply a delight.
—Brian Schaefer
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
Eight years of thoughtful restoration later, Vetera Matera is one of the few hotels to have joined the rarefied ranks of Relais & Châteaux before opening.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
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Liz McNeil, People.com, 16 July 2025
Just looking at that rarefied list of shows — Veep, Game of Thrones, Friends, The West Wing — is a reminder that besides back-patting and bragging rights, the Emmys can be very good at setting the TV Zeitgeist.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 July 2025
In each, the combination of spirited movement (by Barnes) and gently confessional text (by Saenz de Viteri) in an uncommon, often rarefied, space reliably produced an unforgettable experience that somehow managed to be both deeply insightful and simply a delight.
—Brian Schaefer
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
Eight years of thoughtful restoration later, Vetera Matera is one of the few hotels to have joined the rarefied ranks of Relais & Châteaux before opening.
—Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rarefied
Adjective
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As the sun becomes warmer, during periods when the wind does not blow enough to maintain circulation the surface temperature climbs and the water there becomes more buoyant.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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The buoyant financial services sector propelled 18 companies onto the list, more than double from the eight that appeared last year.—
Ardian Wibisono,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The new formula starts as a lightweight cream, then transforms into a fine mist for even, weightless application.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Spray it on damp strands before combing, or apply it in the shower and rinse for weightless moisture on finer textures.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Preminger, ever the maximalist, went in the opposite direction with Sagan’s vaporous narrative.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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Many tracks amount to a quirky beat and a few seconds of vaporous rapping.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Dress appropriately: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to stay comfortable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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This flip straw-bottle-style Stanley is a favorite among Gen-Z for its lightweight design, which can be easily toted along during a long school day or sporting events.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The hit isn’t unsubstantial: In 2024, textile exports to the United States accounted for 10.7 percent of China’s total textile exports, valued at $14.8 billion, and 22.7 percent of China’s total apparel exports, or $36.1 billion’s worth.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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The algorithm fed the Giants pitcher a savory yet unsubstantial diet of short-form content.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The tragic Hindenburg disaster of 1937, which resulted in the death of 36 people and effectively ended passenger airship travel, cast a long-lasting shadow over lighter-than-air technology.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2025
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That all being said, if the claims are true, the relatively cheap cost and ease of manufacture of lighter-than-air drones could dramatically increase the chances of detecting stealth aircraft in flight.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Do not those diaphanous wings impede their ability to pursue prey underwater?—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
8 June 2025
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The singer signed autographs in a diaphanous black Ludovic de Saint Sernin dress, an interpretation of the opening look from spring 2025.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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That’s a flimsy defense and one more log on the fire for Mills.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Aug. 2025
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The keys are flimsy and have been reported to break.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Rarefied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rarefied. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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