zircon

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Recent Examples of zircon Another thing that the outcrop’s zircons told the researchers is that the Sturtian glaciation lasted around 58 million years. Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024 The zircons and other geochemical evidence suggest that the rocks were deposited here between 662 and 720 million years ago. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Aug. 2024 The zircon was dated to between 1 billion to 2 billion years ago. Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Aug. 2024 His team studied ancient crystals, called zircons, that provided evidence of freshwater. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for zircon 
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Noun
  • Whether adorned in colorful rhinestones or sporting avant-garde designs, Hilton sets trends that still influence fashion today (like her Y2K style).
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Like the French painter modernizing the 19th century tradition of a subservient and reclining female figure for the assertive 20th century, the American artist inserts contemporary signals, including photographic collage and rhinestones, to update and remake the theme for the 21st century.
    Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Shawn Kolodny, a contemporary artist and sculptor, designed the jewelry for the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, cologne and my jewelry.
    DeMarco Williams, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In addition, there’s a 13.18-carat unmounted and unheated sugarloaf cabochon Kahmir sapphire with an estimate of $500,000 - $750,000.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • The Ballon Bleu is easily recognizable thanks to its signature blue sapphire cabochon crown within a protective metal arch and those famous Cartier Roman numerals.
    Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Here are testimonials from past clients: [paste testimonials].
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The starch in potato skins can turn into a thick paste that clogs pipes, while grease can accumulate over time, attracting lots of little pieces of debris to create a mega-clog.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Her amazement at the sight of the scarab sparked a positive change in the woman’s psyche.
    Diane Owens Prettyman, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Along with the 11 sealed burials, the archaeologists also found jewelry, necklaces, bracelets, armlets, two copper mirrors with ivory handles, and scarab rings and girdles made of carnelian, garnet, faience and feldspar.
    Brie Stimson, Fox News, 3 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Eggers’ Nosferatu is scheduled for release on Christmas Day, and has received rave reviews from critics; no word yet on whether or not Eggers’ reimagining will make a cameo in Spongebob.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • As seen in the trailer, Peyton Manning also makes a small cameo.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Sonya Lee, Maya bag, $200 (Sonya Lee) Advertisement With its unique angular silhouette and shoulder-length spaghetti straps, the Maya is not your average baguette.
    Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Another Vietnamese staple is banh mi, a crusty baguette typically filled with pork or chicken, pate, and pickled carrot and daikon radish.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • None of these lightweights is suited for serious gaming or workstation-style CGI rendering, but all are great for solitaire play and video streaming.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Bourgeois strands of pearls got a modern update via XXL gold or silver spheres in triple chokers while solitaire rings and wedding bands doubled up as ear cuffs.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024

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“Zircon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zircon. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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