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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

The world premiere of ‘Hell’s Kitchen,’ the semi-autobiographical musical by Alicia Keys, features a book by Kristoffer Diaz and sublime vocals by a cast that re-interprets some of Keys’ biggest hits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 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

Still, that afternoon, that moment, when that first molecule pierced her skin, was the beginning of our connection, one that led me into a darkness that was as twisted as it was sublime.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin




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