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ethereal

[ih-theer-ee-uhl] / ɪˈθɪər i əl /


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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

That’s not smaller than talking about ethereal democracy ideas.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

And she looked just as ethereal tonight on the red carpet in an incredibly voluminous peplum-skirted dress.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

This work is ethereal, and maybe something solid will create a knot.’

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

Alabama and common law pleading, for instance, was a subject so ethereal in nature that Henry passed it only by memorizing the book.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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