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Recent Examples of vaporous
The canine snarl and hellacious production of Whole Lotta Red has dissipated for something sleeker, more vaporous.
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Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
Pretty much every building lets in a lot of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and vaporous chemicals.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
Buildings let in a lot of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and vaporous chemicals.
—Lisa Wood Shapiro, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
The Sun in your relationship sector is forming an uncomfortable opposition to vaporous Neptune in your whimsical sign.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2024
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Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
Pretty much every building lets in a lot of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and vaporous chemicals.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
Buildings let in a lot of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and vaporous chemicals.
—Lisa Wood Shapiro, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
The Sun in your relationship sector is forming an uncomfortable opposition to vaporous Neptune in your whimsical sign.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vaporous
Adjective
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Westman Atelier Vital Pressed Skin Care Powder $75 NORDSTROM The clean, weightless powder melts into the skin to smooth out pores and mattify shine; over time, its active ingredients can help regulate sebum production.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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The oil-free, weightless formula preps your lips so that lipstick glides on like butter—and, more importantly, stays put.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As a result of the 2024 results, Zalando was buoyant about the coming year, offering guidance that predicted growth of between 4 and 9 percent for both revenue and GMV.—
Cathrin Schaer,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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All the actors are on the same page, equally at home with Chekhov’s realism and buoyant theatricality.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 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
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Salads Salads don’t have to feel flimsy or unsubstantial.—
Katie Workman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2023
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Plus, it’s made from a soft and lightweight cotton blend that’s great for layering.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Banana Republic chiffon twist-neck top: $100 Banana Republic’s chiffon tops are lightweight with a high neck for a professional look.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Flavors of coffee and caramel permeate this rich yet lighter-than-air double chocolate cream.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
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From 1921 to 1935, five lighter-than-air giants sailed the skies and then suffered catastrophic structural failures or were scrapped.—
Karen Scanlon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2024
Adjective
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The collection, fusing exaggerated silhouettes and structured romanticism with a touch of Moroccan-esque opulence — opens with diaphanous pieces in soft creams and peaches that diffuse light and create fluid movement.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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If Zendaya-as-Felicia wants to feel more the fantasy beyond the swamp, there’s always the brocade and silks of Rodarte and the diaphanous, gathered cream layered gowns of Jonathan Simkhai, wispy Ann Demeulemeester dresses and suits, and Molly Goddard’s tulle creations.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Its inspirations are rooted in Me Too and its focus falls squarely on one difficult, flawed character’s rarefied existence, but its depiction of a life coming unmoored is haunting in ways that stretch beyond its origins.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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Only a rarefied few have won multiple times over the years.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But, taking these study findings from here all the way down the drug development pipeline to where there’s a safe and effective new drug on the market is expected to take a long time and a not insubstantial amount of money.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2025
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With a not insubstantial piece of Mexico’s economy reliant on production stateside, a cessation of those inflows will logically impoverish a big number of those formerly sustained directly by remittances.—
John Tamny,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Vaporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaporous. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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