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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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Just take a look at her Coachella style, filled with faux furs and rhinestones.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2025
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This artform, which features elaborate hand-sewn suits adorned with beads, feathers, and rhinestones, originated as a way for African Americans to honor Native Americans who provided refuge during slavery and to celebrate community resilience.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
8 Jan. 2025
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That same year, Stella appeared alongside her mom in a short film for Vogue and luxury jewelry brand Bulgari.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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By 2014, Melania’s jewelry earnings amounted to less than $15,000 a year.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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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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The patty mixture teams smashed black beans with a paste made of onion, green bell pepper, and garlic.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
27 Jan. 2025
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The acid wash removes the thin mortar paste from the sand at the surface.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Jan. 2025
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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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Ryan reveals that the Chelsea cameo in the finale is a precursor to a bigger return, discusses whether other characters, including Rose (Luciane Buchanan), would come back along with teasing the high-profile new Season 3 cast members and some surprises.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
24 Jan. 2025
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Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth originated the roles of Elphaba and Glinda on Broadway, and made cameos in the film.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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By the time the bakery reaches full production capacity this spring, the bread lineup will also include traditional baguettes and challah.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
17 Jan. 2025
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For crusty loaves, such as baguettes or artisanal breads, use paper or cloth bread bags to help maintain their crispy texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 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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The store’s current top-ticket item is a solitaire diamond ring priced at $19,491.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN,
30 Nov. 2024
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“Zircon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zircon. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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