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Recent Examples of vaporous
By the 13th century, cloud had shifted to specifically refer to the visible, vaporous masses in the atmosphere.
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
And by the way, no one at ARTS was talking about the vaporous Tesla robotaxi (but to be fair, Tesla is probably not talking about ARTS either).
—Richard Bishop, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
The scorch could certainly be felt, but the frequently moist and vaporous sense of objectionable sultriness, that seemed largely absent.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 7 July 2024
Over twinkling beats and vaporous grooves, Aiko was astral and organic, graceful and sensuous.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2024
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
And by the way, no one at ARTS was talking about the vaporous Tesla robotaxi (but to be fair, Tesla is probably not talking about ARTS either).
—Richard Bishop, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
The scorch could certainly be felt, but the frequently moist and vaporous sense of objectionable sultriness, that seemed largely absent.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 7 July 2024
Over twinkling beats and vaporous grooves, Aiko was astral and organic, graceful and sensuous.
—Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 20 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vaporous
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The oversized cozy top compliments the flexible, weightless freedom of bike short bottoms.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
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As its creamy, lotion-like formula creates a velvety-smooth base for your makeup products, this primer minimizes dryness with coconut water, a moisturizing powerhouse that feels virtually weightless on skin.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
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Sailing full steam ahead into the $100 horizon, the Yacht Life Vodka from Florida has a buoyant body and a stern grain-forward character.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The setting was Brentford’s buoyant home dressing room and Thomas Frank was delivering a rousing speech.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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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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From a personal finance perspective, people with extra cash should feel free to put an unsubstantial portion of their wealth into high-risk, high-volatility assets like crypto or meme stocks or even Super Bowl bets (thanks for the two-touchdown performance, Cooper Kupp).Scott Nover, Quartz, 14 Feb. 2022
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Additional hazards include lightweight volcanic glass fragments that can fall downwind of the fissure vents, potentially causing skin and eye irritation within a few hundred meters of the vents.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Conceived for long range exploration in comfort, the yacht meets Explorer Ice Class standards and has a robust steel hull mated to a lightweight aluminum superstructure.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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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
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The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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As the head of a tech company, Kidman affects an office version of the high femme with diaphanous blouses and soft updos.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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That is the rarefied air Palmer now inhabits — not just at Stamford Bridge where the adulation is audible on a weekly basis, but increasingly in terms of his broader standing within the game.Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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With a distinct warmth, the space provides a portal into the rarefied world of equestrianism refracted through a nostalgic, tactile lens.Essence, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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If those arguments appear insubstantial, the jury verdict and injunction should stand.Alden Abbott, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Not insubstantial, but easily affordable for Tepper, who’s worth roughly $20 billion.Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2024
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“Vaporous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vaporous. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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