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Recent Examples of sundial
The curving observation tower functions similarly to a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Designed like a huge sundial, the Arctic Henge casts shadows in precise locations between its arched gateways.
—Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024
Many older Ladakhi homes have an opening that lets the first rays of sun fall directly onto these earthen stoves, not only warming them before the cooking begins but also turning them into sundials.
—Smitha Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2023
The story of precision timing begins with primitive yet ingenious methods like sundials and water clocks, markers of humanity's first steps in timekeeping.
—Markus Lutz, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Designed like a huge sundial, the Arctic Henge casts shadows in precise locations between its arched gateways.
—Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024
Many older Ladakhi homes have an opening that lets the first rays of sun fall directly onto these earthen stoves, not only warming them before the cooking begins but also turning them into sundials.
—Smitha Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2023
The story of precision timing begins with primitive yet ingenious methods like sundials and water clocks, markers of humanity's first steps in timekeeping.
—Markus Lutz, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundial
Noun
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The most robust shape for suspending a hula hoop for extended periods turns out to be an hourglass shape, even when using different release heights.Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
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The forward area has an hourglass shape that provides an exceptional view for the staterooms.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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Before time zones, people used other methods of telling time like sun dials and water clocks.Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2024
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The story of precision timing begins with primitive yet ingenious methods like sundials and water clocks, markers of humanity's first steps in timekeeping.Markus Lutz, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024
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Just grab some stopwatches and wait for Friday afternoon’s final air horn.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Both were timed, with stopwatches, at 10.38 seconds, but a series of split-second images showed Tolan crossed the line first.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2024
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“Sundial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundial. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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