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Recent Examples of zircon
The zircon was dated to between 1 billion to 2 billion years ago.
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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
Some of the zircons that were critical to the study.
—Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2023
To date the moon, the researchers obtained lunar dust collected by Apollo 17 in 1972 and analyzed the tiny zircon crystals and uranium contained inside.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2023
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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
Some of the zircons that were critical to the study.
—Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 16 Aug. 2023
To date the moon, the researchers obtained lunar dust collected by Apollo 17 in 1972 and analyzed the tiny zircon crystals and uranium contained inside.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zircon
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Her costume consisted of a bra that also featured long sleeves with matching bottoms, both of which were covered in blue and white rhinestones.Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Freehand, a pink and blue sock with inspired by Western stitching, is decorated with rhinestones.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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The mini jewelry case was originally featured on Oprah’s Favorite Things back in 2022 and has since become one of the most popular Amazon finds since then.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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The price Anglo American might attract for its 85% stake in the 136-year-old De Beers business will attract the close attention of the jewelry industry.Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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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
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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
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That water was used to manufacture Tom’s Simply White clean mint paste and for the final rinse of numerous equipment cleaning processes, the letter said.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The chlorine and cocoa butter paste is more easily biodegradable and the chlorine’s potency naturally deactivates within 24 hours.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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There are balling-up-the-blanket moments as stampeding scarabs devour treasure hunters or when the skeletal and not-yet-human Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo) attacks victims with the help of that dastardly Beni (Kevin J. O’Connor), but the violence is largely unseen.Dustin Nelson, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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The necklace was designed as a graduated fringe, according to Hancocks London, and features motifs such as a winged enamel scarab, a large faience scarab and a carved carnelian shell.Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
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Princess Gabriella and Princes Jacques' personalities shined on the palace perch, and their adorable antics were reminiscent of some of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis' past cameos on the Buckingham Palace balcony!Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Lively had a cameo in the Marvel film as Lady Deadpool, but the director’s commentary revealed that the Gossip Girl alum had a more impactful role.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
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In the marketplace, there’s an impressive array of plush toys with baguettes, French fries and hot dogs for your pets to gnaw on to their heart’s content.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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The palate also features notes of candied orange zest, toasted French baguette, and distinctive spice notes of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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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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The blue stone is surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds and set in 18-karat white gold.Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2024
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“Zircon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zircon. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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