embryonic

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Recent Examples of embryonic According to the researchers, their conclusions about the facial development of embryonic mice also appears to apply to us humans. Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025 Based on the landmark findings of Shinya Yamanaka in 2006, the idea is that four key proteins can be used to send a cell back to its embryonic state, essentially removing all biomarkers of aging. New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025 Around the 14th day of embryonic development, a key stage in human growth called gastrulation kicks off. Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024 The thing that intrigued me was being involved in the script from a much more embryonic stage and being able to influence the characters rather than coming in right at the end as an actor. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for embryonic
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Adjective
  • Doing so would not only support infant American industries that could not compete globally but would also ensure stable and predictable domestic demand.
    Aroop Mukharji, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Mini Winnie is yet another infant chimp that needs the care of her foster mother.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Due to the emergent nature of climate change, a lot of resources are being channelled towards supporting projects and initiatives aimed at mitigating its effects, increasing the risk of misuse.
    Oludolapo Makinde, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • That image is a little haunting today, given the city’s recent wildfire carnage, but that emergent feeling adds to the haunted mood pervading The Studio.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • That’s the germinal disc and an indication the egg is fertile.
    Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Some believe — and were trained to think — the disease begins in the germinal center, a structure in the lymph nodes where immune cells interact with antigens in a way that creates a powerful pathogen-fighting response (think vaccines and infections).
    Isabella Cueto, STAT, 18 June 2022
Adjective
  • Miller Gardner, the teenage son of New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, has died.
    Nicholas Rice, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Finally, a Chicago woman and her teenage son left the US for Spain after a heartbreaking family tragedy.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This includes what appear to be regions of high and low density in this sea of primordial hydrogen and helium.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The rest of my day follows a familiar, primordial pattern: paddle, swim, birdsong, eat, drink, sunscreen, paddle, swim, sunscreen, birds, drink, eat, paddle, swim, paddle.
    Dan Rubinstein, Outside Online, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The singer and songwriter first amassed fans as a budding recording artist signed to Pharrell’s Star Trak Entertainment record label.
    Brande Victorian, Essence, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Alysha Burney, a social media influencer and budding comedian with over 5 million followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, tragically died in Mexico on Sunday (Mar. 2)—just 1 day before her 25th birthday.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Amaechi makes the case that a positive experience of sport can lead to much more than a healthy lifestyle and a sense of community, especially since the notion of emotional stoicism has paralyzed so many young men.
    Don Riddell, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
  • At 35, the Illinois native is the band’s youngest member.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The little mountain park lay almost at our feet, a gem of unspoiled primeval beauty.
    Percy Brown, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2025
  • About three hours from the capital city of Quito, Ecuador, the cloud forest feels primeval and otherworldly.
    Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025

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“Embryonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embryonic. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.

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