1
as in spiritual
not composed of matter
that ethereal attribute that every performer should have—charisma
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as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
the bakery's scrumptious pastries have a wonderfully ethereal consistency
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as in celestial
of, relating to, or suggesting heaven
described as a land of ethereal beauty and tranquility
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Recent Examples of ethereal
Call it love in the air or the massive floral budget, but a shimmery, ethereal look often seems appropriate for such an enchanted day.
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Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
For those unfamiliar with mimosa in perfumery (and many aren’t), picture delicate yellow flowers with a powdery, honeyed sweetness that feels both ethereal and grounding.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Orlok is closer to the earlier vampiric legends of Europe, which depict the creatures as more ethereal and corpse-like than Dracula.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Tommaso, how does the pool achieve that ethereal blue?
—John McPhee, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Jan. 2025
For those unfamiliar with mimosa in perfumery (and many aren’t), picture delicate yellow flowers with a powdery, honeyed sweetness that feels both ethereal and grounding.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
Orlok is closer to the earlier vampiric legends of Europe, which depict the creatures as more ethereal and corpse-like than Dracula.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Tommaso, how does the pool achieve that ethereal blue?
—John McPhee, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethereal
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The charity provides holistic support, focusing on the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the children and their families, Kensington Palace said.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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At resorts like the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal, relaxation is woven throughout — offering a retreat that infuses physical, mental and spiritual restoration in almost every aspect of their guests' stays.—
Sonal Dutt,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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To get the look, Hailey simply dusts the Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb all over her lids with a fluffy blending brush.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
22 Jan. 2025
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Keys starts by creating a smoky cat-eye with taupe eye shadow and a fluffy brush.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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The name itself doesn’t tell you a whole lot, invoking something broad – the celestial sky, or the cosmologies that we humans tell ourselves to explain the origins of everything.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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There’s something so ethereal, celestial, Pure Moods about the imagery accompanying Daryl Hannah’s breathy little nursery rhyme.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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If reason teaches that God is incorporeal, this means that God has no body; God does not physically see, nor do people see God.—
Randy L. Friedman,
The Conversation,
16 Feb. 2024
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The digital files are incorporeal.—
BostonGlobe.com,
BostonGlobe.com,
9 June 2021
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The holiday began as a time for feasting and to honor household and heavenly deities, as well as ancestors.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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An Arkansas heavenly tomato cake is essentially a moist and tender chocolate cake that's made with rich cocoa flavors and topped with a rich chocolate frosting.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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But tension quickly develops between Elizabeth and this perky new creation (Margaret Qualley), sparking a metaphysical battle that takes a toll on both of them.—
Scott Tobias,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Carlson’s images combust with metaphysical abundance.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Sparkling birdcage dresses, sheer angelic pleats, and iridescent tulle bloomers are already walking during rehearsal on the runway against artist Rithika Merchant’s towering textile panels painted with botanical and mythological references.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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The bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church that killed four angelic girls.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2025
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Sources tell Deadline Jake Gyllenhaal is set to star in M. Night Shyamalan’s upcoming film, a supernatural romantic thriller, based on an original story co-created by Shyamalan and global-bestselling novelist Nicholas Sparks.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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Ranging from supernatural thrillers to creature-features starring flesh-eating monsters, there's plenty to keep your eyes glued on AMC Networks' horror streaming video service.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Ethereal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethereal. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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