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as in infant
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as in emergent
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Recent Examples of embryonic
According to the researchers, their conclusions about the facial development of embryonic mice also appears to apply to us humans.
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Based on the landmark findings of Shinya Yamanaka in 2006, the idea is that four key proteins can be used to send a cell back to its embryonic state, essentially removing all biomarkers of aging.
—New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025
Around the 14th day of embryonic development, a key stage in human growth called gastrulation kicks off.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
The thing that intrigued me was being involved in the script from a much more embryonic stage and being able to influence the characters rather than coming in right at the end as an actor.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
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Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Based on the landmark findings of Shinya Yamanaka in 2006, the idea is that four key proteins can be used to send a cell back to its embryonic state, essentially removing all biomarkers of aging.
—New Atlas, 2 Feb. 2025
Around the 14th day of embryonic development, a key stage in human growth called gastrulation kicks off.
—Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
The thing that intrigued me was being involved in the script from a much more embryonic stage and being able to influence the characters rather than coming in right at the end as an actor.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embryonic
Adjective
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Doing so would not only support infant American industries that could not compete globally but would also ensure stable and predictable domestic demand.—
Aroop Mukharji,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mini Winnie is yet another infant chimp that needs the care of her foster mother.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Due to the emergent nature of climate change, a lot of resources are being channelled towards supporting projects and initiatives aimed at mitigating its effects, increasing the risk of misuse.—
Oludolapo Makinde,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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That image is a little haunting today, given the city’s recent wildfire carnage, but that emergent feeling adds to the haunted mood pervading The Studio.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2025
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That’s the germinal disc and an indication the egg is fertile.—
Joan Morris,
The Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2025
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Some believe — and were trained to think — the disease begins in the germinal center, a structure in the lymph nodes where immune cells interact with antigens in a way that creates a powerful pathogen-fighting response (think vaccines and infections).—
Isabella Cueto,
STAT,
18 June 2022
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Two of the world’s best teenage track and field athletes are confirmed to participate.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Mariah Carey just pulled a classic mom move by embarrassing her teenage son in front of his friends.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
5 Apr. 2025
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To get around that, the scientists first tap into the fertilized egg of a pink pigeon and extract what are known as primordial germ cells (PGCs)—the cells that eventually become sperm and egg.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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My body, equipped with the primordial fear of starvation, was a formidable foe.—
Emma Pattee,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2025
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Instead of big-name free agents and superstars, the roster was populated with up-and-coming talent including eccentric first baseman Triston Casas, ultra-intense budding superstar Jarren Duran and ascending ace Brayan Bello.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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For the last several months, Ken Harvey has been cultivating a budding side business for his Honda and Mazda dealerships in Northern California: selling used Teslas.—
Neal E. Boudette,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Related Stories As Dickens goes over each of Jesus’ miracles and other pivotal moments ahead of his gruesome death, young Walter walks into the biblical passages as an unseen figure watching from the sidelines and becoming enraptured by the tall tales.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Plus both her young son (Jacob Robinson) and her sister (Violett Beane) thinks Violet is ready to get back out there, domestic-abuse-PTSD be damned.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The little mountain park lay almost at our feet, a gem of unspoiled primeval beauty.—
Percy Brown,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2025
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About three hours from the capital city of Quito, Ecuador, the cloud forest feels primeval and otherworldly.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Embryonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embryonic. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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