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Recent Examples of cumulous
At the end, after an angel in a cumulous cloud of white rescued the little prince from loneliness, the two groups paraded out again, this time the collaged suiting shed to reveal simple tweed dresses: round-necked, long-sleeved, calf-length, with a column of tiny gold buttons down the back.
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Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2023
Sting is produced by Jamie Hilton and Michael Pontin via See Pictures together with Pictures in Paradise’s Chris Brown, with additional financing from create NSW, cumulous VFX and Spectrum Entertainment.
—Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2023
The Space Launch Delta 45 weather squadron predicts a 70% chance for good conditions citing the possibility of anvil clouds moving into the area along with potential violation of its cumulous cloud rule.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2022
Primary concerns are cumulous clouds, a thick cloud layer and surface electric field conditions.
—Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Dec. 2021
In tribute to the Texas-size clouds over Houston, architect Steven Holl jacketed the exterior with rounded, incandescent ribs, giving the three-story building the soft, puffy feel of a cumulous white night-light.
—Michael Agresta, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2021
Who wouldn’t love to be wrapped in a big, fluffy, Care Bear-style cumulous?
—Alexandra Cavallo, USA TODAY, 5 June 2020
Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2023
Sting is produced by Jamie Hilton and Michael Pontin via See Pictures together with Pictures in Paradise’s Chris Brown, with additional financing from create NSW, cumulous VFX and Spectrum Entertainment.
—Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2023
The Space Launch Delta 45 weather squadron predicts a 70% chance for good conditions citing the possibility of anvil clouds moving into the area along with potential violation of its cumulous cloud rule.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2022
Primary concerns are cumulous clouds, a thick cloud layer and surface electric field conditions.
—Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Dec. 2021
In tribute to the Texas-size clouds over Houston, architect Steven Holl jacketed the exterior with rounded, incandescent ribs, giving the three-story building the soft, puffy feel of a cumulous white night-light.
—Michael Agresta, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2021
Who wouldn’t love to be wrapped in a big, fluffy, Care Bear-style cumulous?
—Alexandra Cavallo, USA TODAY, 5 June 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cumulous
Adjective
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Many tracks amount to a quirky beat and a few seconds of vaporous rapping.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Wrought from a bevy of synths and pedals manipulated live in her London studio and mastered by Telefon Tel Aviv, Whatever the Weather II presents a song cycle themed around different temperatures, smudging tactile and vaporous sounds into an alluring collage.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, a new crop of designers is poised to deliver such rarefied clothes and accessories.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Frick’s Old Masters looked fine, though very different, and everyone probably missed the rarefied ambiance when Rembrandt, Turner, and Fragonard mixed with the Frick’s tassels, walnut walls, and fat sofas.—
Brian T. Allen,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Introducing the dolce vita bob: a collarbone-grazing cut with soft, weightless waves — and heaps of retro Italian glamour.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
1 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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That all being said, if the claims are true, the relatively cheap cost and ease of manufacture of lighter-than-air drones could dramatically increase the chances of detecting stealth aircraft in flight.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The yachting market has been buoyant over the last few years, with more and more people looking to get out on the water and experience life at sea, either by buying a yacht or renting one as part of a private charter.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Luckily, Pattinson manages to keep things buoyant without diluting the late-capitalism metaphors or the melancholy existentialism.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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These shoes have a thick yet lightweight sole to absorb impact, along with a super-cool exterior that has suede panels and breathable mesh detailing.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The bedding is made from a durable, 100% polyester fabric and is lightweight enough for warmer temperatures.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The tower’s slender triangles look diaphanous from a distance, but from the sidewalk the building resembles a fortress, with a 186-foot concrete-and-steel base safeguarding the 94 stories above from bombings.—
David W. Dunlap,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Pamela Anderson put on a diaphanous display at Chanel‘s spring 2025 couture fashion show in Paris on Tuesday.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Cumulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumulous. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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