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Recent Examples of sundial
Particular attention in the exhibition is also given to the Umayyads’ contributions to science and technology through the display of sundials that were used in early Islamic astronomy.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Inside the building are an Egyptian sundial and a Foucault pendulum.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 28 Nov. 2024
The curving observation tower functions similarly to a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Designed like a huge sundial, the Arctic Henge casts shadows in precise locations between its arched gateways.
—Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024
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Chadd Scott, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Inside the building are an Egyptian sundial and a Foucault pendulum.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 28 Nov. 2024
The curving observation tower functions similarly to a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Designed like a huge sundial, the Arctic Henge casts shadows in precise locations between its arched gateways.
—Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundial
Noun
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The waist is gently ruched to create an hourglass silhouette, and the cutout back dips just low enough for a little extra poolside pizazz.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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The Princess of Wales was pretty in pink in a Dior 30 Montaigne Rose Des Vents Bar Jacket from the 2024 collection, featuring an hourglass silhouette.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
Noun
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For example, Timothée could — nay, should: ➽ Get a pork tenderloin sandwich the size of your head ➽ Visit the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library ➽ Peep the big water clock at the Children’s Museum ➽ Drive all the way down to Bloomington, IN and check out Tibetan Cultural Center.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 May 2025
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His intricate water clocks and automata were not only practical but also visually appealing.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The tools include a Glyph mirror, digital clock, stopwatch, battery indicator, and solar clock, while the games include Spin the Bottle and Magic 8 Ball.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2025
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But as far as Vrabel’s stopwatch goes, getting back to the goal line is about more than getting back in time.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Sundial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundial. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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