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Recent Examples of solitaire
The invasive species preyed on the solitaire’s eggs, destroyed its nests and competed with it for food.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
In December 2023, PEOPLE confirmed that Lutes popped the question with a bespoke pear-shape diamond solitaire engagement ring created by N.Y.C. luxury jewelry boutique Material Good.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 May 2025
The solitaire went extinct at the end of the eighteenth century, roughly a century after the dodo.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Celebrity influence, including Hailey Bieber's oval solitaire, has significantly shaped these preferences.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
In December 2023, PEOPLE confirmed that Lutes popped the question with a bespoke pear-shape diamond solitaire engagement ring created by N.Y.C. luxury jewelry boutique Material Good.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 May 2025
The solitaire went extinct at the end of the eighteenth century, roughly a century after the dodo.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
Celebrity influence, including Hailey Bieber's oval solitaire, has significantly shaped these preferences.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solitaire
Noun
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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
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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
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More recently, however, Raul persuaded his father to downsize the scarabs from about six centimeters, or almost 2.5 inches, to as small as 1.5 centimeters.—
Kathleen Beckett,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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The scarabs are about the size of the palm of your hand.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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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
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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
Noun
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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
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Melting the lunar surface through extensive volcanism is one way to reset the zircons.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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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
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Around his neck, a turquoise rhinestone Pegasus hung on its silver chain, still.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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“Solitaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solitaire. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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