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ethereal

[ih-theer-ee-uhl] / ɪˈθɪər i əl /


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As the runway progressed, each look appeared more and more elaborate - with intricate beading and ethereal like draping on skirts and dresses.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Angelenos enjoyed a special unannounced guest, Aimee Mann, who re-created her ethereal backup vocals on 1987’s “Time Stand Still,” Rush’s finest balance of song craft and chops.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

More recently, the face was LeBron James, and then, the ethereal distance shooter Steph Curry.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 1, 2026

While the test showed the ethereal beauty of the piece, quite a bit of technical work was also done.

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2026

Her rebellious, ethereal, aura-reading, forgetting-she-had-a-daughter-at-all mother didn’t just like to be noticed—she demanded it.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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