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Recent Examples of marl
The region’s soil mixture of marl, clayey limestone, marine sandstone, and rough clay draws out Glera’s creamy texture and fresh peach notes, the wine’s signature aromatic characteristic.
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Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
There are plenty of colors to choose from to suit all tastes, from practical grey marl to playful pink or festive plaid.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023
The coats are oversized, and roomy enough to accommodate hoodies or jumpers layered underneath. Consider this a forever buy, so stick to a neutral color palette like Beckham—think navy, black or gray marl.
—Emma Spedding, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2023
There are riverine deposits of sand, silt and gravel, as well as outcroppings of limestone and marl.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2021
In 1998, outside of Fort Wayne, Indiana, a hydraulic excavator at Buesching’s Peat Moss & Mulch stripped back a layer of peat and struck bone in the underlying marl.
—Peter Brannen, The Atlantic, 22 June 2022
But fashions change, and most observers believe that the limestone and marl here is much better suited to chardonnay than pinot noir.
—Jay McInerney, Town & Country, 6 June 2021
Inconsistency might also be attributed to differences in microclimates, altitude and soils, with some of the wines coming from limestone, sandstone and marl, and others coming from clay-rich soils.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2020
Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
There are plenty of colors to choose from to suit all tastes, from practical grey marl to playful pink or festive plaid.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023
The coats are oversized, and roomy enough to accommodate hoodies or jumpers layered underneath. Consider this a forever buy, so stick to a neutral color palette like Beckham—think navy, black or gray marl.
—Emma Spedding, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2023
There are riverine deposits of sand, silt and gravel, as well as outcroppings of limestone and marl.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2021
In 1998, outside of Fort Wayne, Indiana, a hydraulic excavator at Buesching’s Peat Moss & Mulch stripped back a layer of peat and struck bone in the underlying marl.
—Peter Brannen, The Atlantic, 22 June 2022
But fashions change, and most observers believe that the limestone and marl here is much better suited to chardonnay than pinot noir.
—Jay McInerney, Town & Country, 6 June 2021
Inconsistency might also be attributed to differences in microclimates, altitude and soils, with some of the wines coming from limestone, sandstone and marl, and others coming from clay-rich soils.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marl
Noun
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At some point, alluvium buried the entire tusk, possibly from major storm flooding.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2024
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The tusk was covered with alluvium, possibly during a major flooding event, MDEQ said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
13 Aug. 2024
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The Myers home sits in the middle of Strata’s range with soils made up of mostly clay, silt, silty sand and clayey sand.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Feb. 2025
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The main distinction is the type of material involved: mudslides are composed of fine silt and saturated soil, whereas landslides might consist of a combination of dirt and heavier debris, according to the California Department of Education.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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After the boil order was lifted, village officials recommended residents remove air and flush sediments from water pipes.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news Our planet offers many sources of information on how past climates influenced the environment, such as glaciers, sediments, tree rings, and pollen.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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When blown by the wind, these sediments are referred to as loess.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
2 Sep. 2021
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Soils here are particularly complex, featuring chalk, sand, gravel, clay, loess, quartzite and slate.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2021
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Tom Izzo has done this forever, beginning when glaciers shaped the valleys and basins that carved this state’s landscape, depositing rocks, sand, clay and clipboards.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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This cold-hardy selection thrives in heat and humidity and even tolerates clay soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The impetus for Los Angeles County now is to ensure that fire-proof materials are used in construction, meaning no wood shingle roofs, installing sprinkler systems linked to independent water sources, and only planting fire-resistant trees.—
Charlie Campbell / Melbourne and Canberra,
TIME,
19 Feb. 2025
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However, here, the 4,150-square-foot main residence and the complementary two-story lakeside cabana adhere to a relaxed, traditional New England style with grey shingles cladding the exteriors.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Vacuum and spot-shampoo the carpeting and carpeted floor mats using a home rug-cleaning spray to avoid permanent stains from ground-in mud or road salt.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Hackman was discovered in the mud room, adjacent to the kitchen, with his sunglasses at his side.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Feel free to go more traditional with a pair of Sperry boat shoes or Birkenstock EVA Arizona sandals, which have been designed for the wear that sand, saltwater and sunlight can have on a pair of shoes—but are no less on-trend this year.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Of all the incredible places to visit, apparently nothing sounds more appealing than spending time on the gorgeous white sand beaches of Fort Lauderdale or Miami or in the bustling city of Orlando to usher in warmer weather.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Marl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marl. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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