marl

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Recent Examples of marl In Friuli Venezia Giulia, the soils are rich in marl and sandstone, locally referred to as ponca. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 The vines are planted in limestone, marl, and clay soils and are situated with eastern and southeastern exposures at altitudes of 750 to 1,000 feet so grapes mature perfectly with the right balance of sugars, acid, and minerality. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025 The region’s soil mixture of marl, clayey limestone, marine sandstone, and rough clay draws out Glera’s creamy texture and fresh peach notes, the wine’s signature aromatic characteristic. Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 The vines are planted in limestone, marl, and clay soils and are situated with eastern and southeastern exposures at altitudes of 750 to 1,000 feet so grapes mature perfectly with the right balance of sugars, acid, and minerality. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2025 While Vigna La Delizia enjoys south-east exposure and has soils rich in calcareous marl and clay, Vigna La Villa faces due east and features silt, sand, and clay soils. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025 The region’s soil mixture of marl, clayey limestone, marine sandstone, and rough clay draws out Glera’s creamy texture and fresh peach notes, the wine’s signature aromatic characteristic. Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 There are plenty of colors to choose from to suit all tastes, from practical grey marl to playful pink or festive plaid. Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023 The coats are oversized, and roomy enough to accommodate hoodies or jumpers layered underneath. Consider this a forever buy, so stick to a neutral color palette like Beckham—think navy, black or gray marl. Emma Spedding, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marl
Noun
  • The tunnel will traverse multiple difficult subsoil layers: a surface of historical and active landfill materials, including spoil from London tunneling projects and decades-old power station fly ash, a thick layer of alluvium composed of silts, clays, and peat, and, finally, highly variable chalk.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
  • At some point, alluvium buried the entire tusk, possibly from major storm flooding.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • Without the seasonal delivery of silt, the floodplains of Assam and Bangladesh will lose their natural fertility.
    Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
  • Crews will remove debris and hundreds of sandbags, wash surfaces and remove silt or mud up to several inches thick.
    Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Stalagmites, on the other hand, grow from the ground up when sediment drips onto the ground, piling up over time.
    Ruby Grisin, The Courier-Journal, 24 July 2025
  • In their study, Meiburg and fellow author Nadav Lensky of the Geological Survey of Israel cover the fluid dynamics and associated sediment transport processes currently governing the Dead Sea.
    David Bressan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • When blown by the wind, these sediments are referred to as loess.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021
  • Soils here are particularly complex, featuring chalk, sand, gravel, clay, loess, quartzite and slate.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2021
Noun
  • Begin with a sage smudging ceremony, clearing unsettled energy, before the body is wrapped with nutrient-rich adobe clay.
    Náosha Gregg, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
  • Amend heavy clay soil with compost to enhance drainage.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
Noun
  • Loose siding and damaged shingles should also be repaired to prevent access for raccoons.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2025
  • Beyond the beach, travelers can explore the Bay Head Historic District, which spotlights an impressive collection of more than 550 shingle, Queen Anne, stick, and Colonial Revival-style homes.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • It's typically derived from natural sources like peat, clay, mud, even mountain rocks.
    Noma Nazish, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Humidity will be moderate and depending on early morning precipitation, there’s a possibility for a frequent staple of Lollapalooza: mud.
    Susan Moskop, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Noun
  • As seas became shallower, sand and dirt covered corals.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
  • Here are some highlights: Carlsbad State Beach: Known for its pristine sand and water activities like paddleboarding, this beach is perfect for a photo op with your Moke against a sparkling ocean backdrop.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025

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“Marl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marl. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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