the zodiac
noun
: an area in the sky that the sun, moon, and planets appear to travel through viewed as a belt of 12 constellations
the 12 signs of the zodiac
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The mansion’s marble stair hall focuses on a magnificent clock, designed by White and Saint-Gaudens, built into a wall and surrounded by the figures of the zodiac.
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Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Capricorns are the achievers of the zodiac, proving to be the ideal match for Steven’s workaholic tendencies and high aspirations.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 16 July 2025
As the twins of the zodiac, Gemini parents are playful, adaptable, and quick on their feet.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2025
The upper tier is devoted to mythological scenes featuring the Roman god associated with each month; the middle band, the signs of the zodiac; and the lowest register, the everyday lives of humans, depicted through seasonal activities.
—Melissa Harris, Artforum, 10 July 2025
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Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
Capricorns are the achievers of the zodiac, proving to be the ideal match for Steven’s workaholic tendencies and high aspirations.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 16 July 2025
As the twins of the zodiac, Gemini parents are playful, adaptable, and quick on their feet.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2025
The upper tier is devoted to mythological scenes featuring the Roman god associated with each month; the middle band, the signs of the zodiac; and the lowest register, the everyday lives of humans, depicted through seasonal activities.
—Melissa Harris, Artforum, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for the zodiac
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“The zodiac.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20zodiac. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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