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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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At the stores, bestsellers in ready-to-wear have been their cashmeres and leathers, along with faux fur and items with special details such as rhinestones.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Tin Man Can, finishing the look by adding two to four itty-bitty rhinestones to each nail.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Precious gemstone dials — especially mesmerizing opals and dazzling rainbow high jewelry timepieces — stole the spotlight.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the vehicle, authorities found $14,000 in $100 bills, more than $14,000 worth of jewelry and a .357 Magnum revolver purchased by Mayer.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
13 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 first assignment was cutting and polishing a cabochon, a gem with a smooth, unfaceted surface — and his fascination with cutting gems began there.—
Tanya Dukes,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In what world would somebody accidentally eat the seeds, which need to be crushed into an edible paste with a blender?—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Mash with your hands to a smooth paste, then add to the bowl with the onion mixture.—
Christopher Kimball,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
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There are also plenty of her scarab rings, jellyfish earrings and even Egyptian amulets enclosed in small glass globes, compounding on the idea of timeless treasures.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
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On the nearby racks hung smock dresses in earthy colors called basalt and scarab, barrel-leg ecru denim trousers and seaweed green hooded wax-cotton parkas.—
Thessaly La Force,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Okay, save his many, many cameo appearances.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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In the games, the role was played to great acclaim by Ashley Johnson, who made a cameo in a season 1 flashback as Ellie's mother.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One Turkish restaurant with three locations in the metro, Istanbul Café & Bakery, bills a döner sandwich on a baguette and a döner salad on its menu.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
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For the pastry fan: Artisan bakery Fox and Lion Bread has all the goods: tuna melt on sourdough, roasted potatoes on a baguette, oatmeal raisin cookies and vegan chocolate chip.—
Shawna Chen,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
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The company, despite the decline in diamond demand, is defiantly doubling down on its use of diamonds, purposely going against the trend of solitaire rings on thin bands to create something more robust and more personal.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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But a solitaire is as classic as a pair of jeans, in my opinion.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Zircon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zircon. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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