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Recent Examples of snuffbox
One snuffbox had been a present for George V on his 55th birthday in 1920 while the other featured 3,000 diamonds and was bought by Queen Mary in 1932 for £1,000, the equivalent in modern money of around $75,000 according to the Bank of England's inflation calculator.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
The snuffbox is the most widespread of the Epioblasma genus of mussels.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024
Presenting an antique for inspection, Queen Camilla unveiled a snuffbox from the Royal Collection, which impressed Roadshow silver expert Duncan Campbell with its rich history.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2023
When Benjamin Franklin departed as minister to France, King Louis XVI presented him with a snuffbox encrusted with 408 diamonds and inset with the king’s portrait.
—Craig Whitlock, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2022
The group portrait is not the only depiction of Yale to stir dissent at the university, which altogether owns seven paintings of its namesake as well as a snuffbox with his portrait on it.
—Nancy Kenney, CNN, 12 Oct. 2021
Another 20 species there are endangered, including mussels with evocative names such as fluted kidneyshell, snuffbox, birdwing pearlymussel, and shiny pigtoe.
—Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2019
Among them, concerns about the snuffbox mussels halted the construction of a $27 million bridge on Vrooman Road bridge in Lake County.
—Grant Segall, cleveland.com, 19 Aug. 2019
During every lesson, the prized pupil steals something from Miss Nightingale’s home: a snuffbox, a porcelain swan, a scarf.
—S. Kirk Walsh, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 May 2018
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
The snuffbox is the most widespread of the Epioblasma genus of mussels.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024
Presenting an antique for inspection, Queen Camilla unveiled a snuffbox from the Royal Collection, which impressed Roadshow silver expert Duncan Campbell with its rich history.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2023
When Benjamin Franklin departed as minister to France, King Louis XVI presented him with a snuffbox encrusted with 408 diamonds and inset with the king’s portrait.
—Craig Whitlock, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2022
The group portrait is not the only depiction of Yale to stir dissent at the university, which altogether owns seven paintings of its namesake as well as a snuffbox with his portrait on it.
—Nancy Kenney, CNN, 12 Oct. 2021
Another 20 species there are endangered, including mussels with evocative names such as fluted kidneyshell, snuffbox, birdwing pearlymussel, and shiny pigtoe.
—Washington Post, 17 Dec. 2019
Among them, concerns about the snuffbox mussels halted the construction of a $27 million bridge on Vrooman Road bridge in Lake County.
—Grant Segall, cleveland.com, 19 Aug. 2019
During every lesson, the prized pupil steals something from Miss Nightingale’s home: a snuffbox, a porcelain swan, a scarf.
—S. Kirk Walsh, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snuffbox
Noun
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On the floor is a hatbox from a hat shop in London.—
Sloane Crosley,
The New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2024
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The ghost was intended to be an opening day character whose head disappeared before guests’ eyes then reappeared in a hatbox in his hand.—
Eve Chen,
USA TODAY,
28 July 2023
Noun
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The club has two spaces: a members’ lounge with a state-of-the-art locker room and the private jewel box bar Falcon Room.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2025
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Stepping into each one feels like entering a human-sized jewel box.—
Catherine Garcia,
theweek,
7 Nov. 2024
Noun
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That would play well in the bandbox that is Yankee Stadium and behind an infield defense that ranked 12th in Outs Above Average last season.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 Sep. 2019
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The Havocs are closer to a full 50 percent in a bandbox with a lower ceiling that contains, even amplifies, noise.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Dec. 2023
Noun
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Inside each compartment are multiple smaller pockets that ensure all of your items remain organized and easy to find.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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Police said once first responders arrived, Ater worked with a Winnebago County sheriff’s deputy to climb on top of the car and help the driver out — all the while, the engine’s compartment reignited and quickly became engulfed in flames.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Construction will then begin with the installation of caissons as a foundation for the casino by early February.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2025
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The Army suspended the Caisson Detachment operation in May 2023 following the deaths of two horses used to haul caissons in funerals at Arlington National Cemetery.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Her husband Robert Sims (Common) leads her and their son to the vault, but the all-knowing voice says only Camille can stay—despite Sims’ endless dedication to the silo, he is not deemed the best person to be the next head of IT.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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While pulling off the diamond heist of a lifetime, Wilson and Nick become friends by breaking into the most secure vaults in Nice, France’s World Diamond district.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Snuffbox.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuffbox. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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