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Recent Examples of zircon
The scientists focused on the zircon that was contained in the meteorite.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
The zircon crystals that formed during the Sturtian glaciation gradually disappear in younger rocks until they are replaced by zircons formed after the ice began to melt.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
The full sequin look was paired with Tiffany & Co. jewels, including a platinum necklace set with 160 carats of aquamarines, 49 carats of blue zircons, and nearly two carats of diamonds.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
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
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
The zircon crystals that formed during the Sturtian glaciation gradually disappear in younger rocks until they are replaced by zircons formed after the ice began to melt.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
The full sequin look was paired with Tiffany & Co. jewels, including a platinum necklace set with 160 carats of aquamarines, 49 carats of blue zircons, and nearly two carats of diamonds.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zircon
Noun
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The silver rhinestones will help jazz up any outfit, plus the shoes come in both Medium and Wide size ranges.—
Brittany Leitner,
StyleCaster,
4 Feb. 2025
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Didn’t the rhinestones and leather chaps set off any alarm bells?—
Blake Smith,
airmail.news,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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With Trump planning to impose 25% tariffs on the US’s two top trade partners, Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff already in effect on Chinese goods, experts say India could benefit from these strained trade relationships by exporting more technology, electronics and jewelry to America.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Think animal jewelry — bridles, straps and other harness parts adorned with eagle heads, rosettes, griffins, busts of Herakles, serpents and lions, often shaped from gold.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The white gold crown is set with a cabochon sapphire.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Individually embroidered crystals and cabochon pearls form the floral motif of @IvankaTrump’s custom gown in the #odlratelier.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Used mixing bowls and a container of chicken base paste were stored on top of clean plates used to serve customers.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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To avoid censorship, the poets published it using a mimeograph machine and wallpaper paste.—
Zach Helfand,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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On the nearby racks hung smock dresses in earthy colors called basalt and scarab, barrel-leg ecru denim trousers and seaweed green hooded wax-cotton parkas.—
Thessaly La Force,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The items in the cache included cooking pots, jars with fragments of ancient Hebrew inscriptions, loom weights, scarabs, stamped seals and grinding stones for crushing grains.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Over the years, the Pillsbury Doughboy — his name is Poppin’ Fresh — has appeared in ads for Sprint, while the Maytag Repairman made a cameo in a spot for Chevrolet and the Taco Bell Chihuahua had a guest-star role in a pitch from Geico.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda in the stage musical, made cameos in the film adaptation.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That would already warrant a warm welcome, but the entire necklace featured more than 2,300 diamonds in pear, brilliant and baguette cuts in a white gold ribbon that frames the neck.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
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Mix it into mashed potatoes, use it to top a steak, or simply spread a little on a baguette.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
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As an adult, Ella loved to garden (especially flowers), sew, keep her house clean, play double solitaire with Frederick, and spend time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Alongside a Bulgari paraiba tourmaline and diamond necklace, the Dune actress was debuting a new ring: a sizeable diamond solitaire, believed to be from her partner, the Spider-Man actor Tom Holland.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Zircon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zircon. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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