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sublime

[suh-blahym] / səˈblaɪm /


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Nothing is more sublime than transitioning from Jimin’s penetrating vocals of “You know how we do!” on “2.0” directly to the deep reverberations of the ancient bell that soothe and reset.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

At its best, the restaurant drama can be sublime, possibly the best thing on TV; but the past two seasons have felt like a wasted opportunity, with the story largely spinning its wheels.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Dame Felicity's agent told the BBC that "in her work, she was sublime; inhabiting every performance with precision, depth and beauty".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

But one problem with the meticulous budgeting of time is that it prevents the achievement of that sublime state: losing track of it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The dinner is sublime: We start with oyster bisque and follow with prime rib, boiled potatoes, and asparagus in cream.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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