scarab

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Recent Examples of scarab One of his noticeable effects on the business has been changes in one of its signature styles: the scarab, the beetle-looking design much like the ancient Egyptian symbol for good luck. Kathleen Beckett, New York Times, 20 May 2025 Nitzan discovered the scarab during a family outing at the Tel Azekah archaeological site near the city of Beit Shemesh. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025 The amulet Ziv found is shaped like a scarab or a beetle, the Israel Antiquities Authority said in the news release. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025 Archaeologists say Nitzan picked up an ancient Canaanite scarab that dates to the Middle Bronze Age. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scarab
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarab
Noun
  • The chrysoprase cabochons on a necklace from the house’s 2025 high-jewelry collection demonstrate their enduringly graceful symmetry.
    Jill Newman, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
  • The ornate white gold cross is inlaid with rose-cut diamonds and a large central ruby cabochon, while the 78.5 cm chain features emerald beads, briolette-, square-, and rose-cut diamonds, along with five ruby cabochons.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Read on for a full breakdown of the Happy Gilmore 2 cast, from returning fan favorites to all the exciting cameos.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • Famous for his signature blond mustache and red bandana, Hogan was also known for making cameos as himself in projects such as 1999’s Muppets From Space and TV show The Goldbergs.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • Down in the bakery, don’t expect to find Wonder Bread, but rather homemade baguettes and other fresh baked goods.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
  • Equipped with a multi-layered rose-gold case, 3-D-effect baguette diamond dial, and a flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock, the watch is 8.4 mm thick and perfect for those seeking to honor tradition without compromising functionality.
    India Brown, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • While posing for photographs following the ceremony, the newlywed showed off a chunky platinum band sitting alongside her diamond solitaire engagement ring.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 23 July 2025
  • Beside another bed Robert Polhill played solitaire with a deck of timeworn cards.
    Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • The gold standard and easiest way to date very old rock formations is with a very tough mineral known as a zircon.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
  • Melting the lunar surface through extensive volcanism is one way to reset the zircons.
    Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Second, the thinner design of the hinge provides more area inside the hinge assembly for the flexible glass to form a teardrop shape when the phone is closed.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
  • Acheulean tools were known for more refined hand axes that had a pear or teardrop shape and were better at butchering wild game.
    Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • Bieber’s spots were topped with her signature glaze, while Carpenter’s recent set included cheeky little rhinestones, perfectly matching her glamour-girl-with-a-twist persona.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 July 2025
  • Around his neck, a turquoise rhinestone Pegasus hung on its silver chain, still.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2025

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“Scarab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarab. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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