the zodiac

noun

: an area in the sky that the sun, moon, and planets appear to travel through viewed as a belt of 12 constellations
the 12 signs of the zodiac

Examples of the zodiac in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Their primary roles are to maintain equilibrium and keep tradition in the zodiac. Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024 Gemini The playful, talkative twin sign of the zodiac should keep it light and cute with a peach or apricot Aperol spritz. Patrice J. Williams, Essence, 3 May 2024 Adams’ story was about a serial killer who chooses his victims by the signs of the zodiac. Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 May 2024 Lamborghini’s logo, a charging bull, has a double meaning Ferruccio was born on April 28, 1916, giving him the zodiac sign of the Taurus, a bull. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024 The dates shift slightly each year due to the position of the zodiac. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Mar. 2024 Sofía Vergara The actress plays Cancer on the zodiac council. Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024 In the zodiac, signs are split into two categories: active (Fire and Air) and passive (Water and Earth). Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024 This fire sign is distinctive in the zodiac world and is best-known for its curiosity, passion, adaptability, and thirst for knowledge and adventure. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2024

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“The zodiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20zodiac. Accessed 17 May. 2024.

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