1
as in spiritual
not composed of matter
that ethereal attribute that every performer should have—charisma
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as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
the bakery's scrumptious pastries have a wonderfully ethereal consistency
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as in celestial
of, relating to, or suggesting heaven
described as a land of ethereal beauty and tranquility
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Recent Examples of ethereal
Throughout the journey, Maye builds a nostalgic, sensual, and ethereal sound universe that invites you to fully immerse yourself.
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Luisa Calle, Billboard, 27 June 2025
The world recognized the group’s energy and ethereal close harmonies as the sound of youth and national identity.
—Armond White, National Review, 18 June 2025
Delicate flavors in this light, ethereal, generous 100% Cannonau that ages in large barrels for 12 months.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The formula itself is shimmering but not overly glittery, and sinks right in for an ethereal glow.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 June 2025
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Luisa Calle, Billboard, 27 June 2025
The world recognized the group’s energy and ethereal close harmonies as the sound of youth and national identity.
—Armond White, National Review, 18 June 2025
Delicate flavors in this light, ethereal, generous 100% Cannonau that ages in large barrels for 12 months.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The formula itself is shimmering but not overly glittery, and sinks right in for an ethereal glow.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ethereal
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Ostensibly intended to protect a church’s autonomy in choosing its spiritual leaders, the exception has since been stretched into a catch-all excuse to deny employees of religious schools all kinds of legal recourse.—
A.J. Schumann,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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The spiritual leader has not met a sitting US president since Barack Obama in 2016, after numerous visits to the White House since 1991.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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While fluffy pillows and supportive mattresses are mainstays, linens should be swapped when the seasons change.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Plus, shop a beachy Yankee Candle to freshen up your home and fluffy bath towels, like these luxurious ones, to transform your bathroom into a five-star spa.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
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Skywatchers will be treated to a striking celestial pairing soon after sunset on Monday, July 7, as the moon passes close to one of the largest stars visible to the naked eye.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Places like Antarctica, Tasmania, and New Zealand sometimes offer glimpses of the elusive southern lights, but one of the most compelling places to witness the celestial event is in Patagonia, the mountainous expanse that straddles southern Argentina and Chile.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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In fact, magical life has the potential to be even more radically incorporeal than our own.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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To the casual observer, the data industry can seem incorporeal, its products conjured out of weightless bits.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Oct. 2024
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Cromlix has recently introduced a whole bath time ritual which includes having your bath drawn for you, laden with heavenly essential oils, a relaxing playlist pumped into the expansive bathrooms and LED candles softly lighting the room.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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This is the nature of heavenly bliss: to be happy with one’s lot and never look back.—
Mary Jo Bang
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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To what end? Riri meets Mephisto at the metaphysical diner.—
Stacia Brown,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
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Body Mind Spirit Celebration Enjoy entertainment, shop metaphysical vendors, get a reading or healing, and explore live learning sessions that include crystals, holistic wellness, tarot and more at this celebration of the body, mind and spirit.—
Luann Gibbs,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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After stealing the priest’s Bible and fabricating a letter to clear his name, Eli stands ominously over the dead body — an angelic glow bursting behind him.—
Daron James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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The title cut is a slow and low cruising anthem with angelic backing vocals.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2025
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Immediately following Profiler came the recurring role of Cole Turner, a half-demon, on the Aaron Spelling supernatural drama Charmed from 2000 to 2003.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Rhonda and Jason Halbert wrote a trilogy of supernatural thriller books called The Goodpasture Chronicles.—
Melonee Hurt,
The Tennessean,
4 July 2025
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“Ethereal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ethereal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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