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Recent Examples of zircon
For instance, there are rare lunar zircon minerals that suggest the moon was born about 4.5 billion years ago.
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Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
On Earth, zircons from hydrothermal systems — which form when water is heated by subsurface volcanic activity like the upward flow of hot magma — have similar patterns to those found in Black Beauty.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
The scientists focused on the zircon that was contained in the meteorite.
—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
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Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
On Earth, zircons from hydrothermal systems — which form when water is heated by subsurface volcanic activity like the upward flow of hot magma — have similar patterns to those found in Black Beauty.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
The scientists focused on the zircon that was contained in the meteorite.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zircon
Noun
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Kid Rock in the Oval Office—executive order, clad in a loud red outfit and a cowboy hat with rhinestones, executive order.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Gerstein’s favorite tool for picking up and placing rhinestones is the Crystal Katana.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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How to clean silver and sterling silver jewelry Silver jewelry does tarnish.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the container where some of her remains were originally found, gold jewelry, a red towel and a floral pillowcase were also recovered, authorities said.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The ring features a principal cabochon stone, or a rounded, polished center gem.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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The ring features a principal cabochon stone, or a rounded, polished center gem.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Use a tablespoon of baking soda and add just enough water to make a thick paste, then apply.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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This spiced chile paste brings life to slow-roasted salmon, eggplant parm, one-pan chicken, and more.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Archaeologists say Nitzan picked up an ancient Canaanite scarab that dates to the Middle Bronze Age.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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The scarab was either used as a seal or amulet, according to Dr. Daphna Ben-Tor.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The actor who delivers that last line is Lee himself, making an uncredited cameo in one of his early breakthrough films.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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The spot includes cameos from numerous athletes, such as the NBA’s Luka Dončić and Jason Taytum, and WNBA stars A’ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Before Nesquik's big moment in the spotlight, many of the extras and the crew members visited the alley where the bull was waiting patiently and eating carrots and full baguettes.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The dial had no baguette indexes or dial inscription, leaving just the vivid hue, platinum date window frame and tiny diamond in the case as a clue to how incredibly special this piece was.—
Thomas Wojtowicz,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Among the finds in 2024 were an 18-karat white gold solitaire diamond ring valued at $39,000 and an 18-karat gold Rolex President Oyster Perpetual Day-Date watch valued at $20,000.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Think of it like a poker-ish variant of solitaire, where you’re dealt a giant hand of cards and want to make the best hand possible with your mulligans.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Zircon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zircon. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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