as in ardent
having to do with or suggestive of fire
an igneous desert atmosphere igneous events such as volcanic eruptions
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Recent Examples of igneous
Distinguished by its towering igneous rock formation, the site remains sacred to multiple tribal nations, including the Lakota and Cheyenne.
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Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 26 July 2024
Different layers of the mantle are made up of different rock types, and one of the most common is an igneous rock high in silica content called peridotite.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2024
On the other side of San Juan Island at Lime Kiln Point, one of the area's best places to spot whales, the kids and I clambered around the igneous rock formations splayed beneath the quaint 106-year-old Lime Kiln Lighthouse, marveling at the tenacity of the madrones that clung to them.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2024
One thing about the PVP that delights Coffey is that it is composed of all three kinds of rock — sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
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Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 26 July 2024
Different layers of the mantle are made up of different rock types, and one of the most common is an igneous rock high in silica content called peridotite.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2024
On the other side of San Juan Island at Lime Kiln Point, one of the area's best places to spot whales, the kids and I clambered around the igneous rock formations splayed beneath the quaint 106-year-old Lime Kiln Lighthouse, marveling at the tenacity of the madrones that clung to them.
—Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 May 2024
One thing about the PVP that delights Coffey is that it is composed of all three kinds of rock — sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for igneous
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The character that poll respondents believe would be the most ardent Harris supporter is Liz Lemon from 30 Rock, and the character seen as the most likely to vote for Trump is Archie Bunker from All In The Family.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Many Trump voters are ardent public fans and have no reservations about declaring their support.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Currents of molten lava rose and collapsed like thick tongues of muddy ocean water, making a concussive sloshing sound that snapped and boomed.Jonah Walters, Longreads, 24 Oct. 2024
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Train derailment in Kentucky forced evacuation for molten sulfur spill In November 2023, a CSX train derailed in Eastern Kentucky, spilling molten sulfur and forcing the evacuation of a nearby small town over air quality concerns, NBC News reported.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2024
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Following a heated presidential contest, political coverage and commentary can feel unavoidable.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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Stay up to date on all election news with our 2024 Election Day Live Blog. Michigan’s Senate race is one of a handful of heated battles for upper chamber seats this year, as Democrats hope to maintain control amid a challenging map.The Hill, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Residents were also instructed to clean and scrub any containers with hot soapy water or bleach to remove any Aedes aegypti eggs and leave them to dry for at least a day.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Top with the remaining Sichuan pepper oil, pine nuts, and cilantro, and serve hot with rice.Lois Goh, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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John David’s fiery portrayal of Willie showcases how chasing for opportunity doesn’t always equate to proper manhood and a fruitful legacy.Malik William, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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But the hip-hop superstar delivered a fiery speech that featured stinging soundbites delivered with her signature swagger.Mary Spicuzza, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Scientific American, 3 Mar. 2020
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If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.Washington Post, Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2019
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Still, the upward movement of warm air and precipitation wasn't intense enough to call the disturbance a tropical depression, the hurricane center said.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Eleven Eleven 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes sourced from the Melrose Vineyard in the Rutherford AVA and has aromas of tropical fruits, lemon zest, and white peach that morph to flavors of pineapple, mango, pink peppercorn, and lemon pith on the palate.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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This searing manual deconstructs the subgenre and the process that goes into contributing to it, bringing the study thereof into a whole new era of experimentation and boundary dissolution.Tyler Thier, JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2024
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Tarantula hawk wasp The tarantula hawk wasp's sting is often described as a searing electric shock that can incapacitate its victim temporarily.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Igneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/igneous. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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