rarefied

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Dictators may be faithless and brutal to their own people, but in the rarefied circle of fellow dictators, a kind of camaraderie flourishes.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

It was one thing for Redzepi to showcase the wonders of Nordic cuisine at his rarefied Copenhagen restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“Iconic artists, particularly the ones that live in very rarefied air towards the end of their life, become ossified,” said Luhrmann, who previously co-wrote and directed “Elvis,” a 2022 biopic starring Austin Butler as Presley.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

The last time Ireland visited Allianz Stadium, in 2024, they had just equalled England's Six Nations record of 11 straight wins and were chasing the rarefied air of back-to-back Grand Slams.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

There was always sunshine, always a tiny sticking in the throat from the rarefied air.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller