as in youthful
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of vernal
After the solstice, daylight hours gradually increase as the Earth moves toward the vernal equinox in March.
—
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The Great Sphinx of Egypt – built some 5,000 years ago – also directly faces the rising sun on the spring (vernal) and autumn equinoxes.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024
Winter extends from the winter solstice – the shortest day of the year – to the vernal equinox, the start of spring.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
Winter ends on Thursday, March 20, 2025, once the vernal equinox (Spring Equinox) begins.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for vernal 
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The Great Sphinx of Egypt – built some 5,000 years ago – also directly faces the rising sun on the spring (vernal) and autumn equinoxes.
—New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024
Winter extends from the winter solstice – the shortest day of the year – to the vernal equinox, the start of spring.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
Winter ends on Thursday, March 20, 2025, once the vernal equinox (Spring Equinox) begins.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for vernal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vernal
Adjective
-
Last to arrive are Rick (Walton Goggins) and Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), a couple whose attachment to one another is hard to parse given his disinterest in her and her youthful, inextinguishable brightness toward him.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
-
By Matt Fuchs February 6, 2025 9:34 AM EST The skin is more than an expression of your health and youthful good looks.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
And fellow young Republicans are celebrating having one of their own join the executive branch for the first time.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
-
Questioning the boundaries of Mexican identity is a recurring concern amongst younger Mexican artists working today.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
One of the worst debris flows in modern California history occurred when a river of mud and rock flowed through Montecito in January 2018, killing 23 people and destroying at least 130 homes.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
-
Instead, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, one of Turkey’s founding fathers, reorganized the remnants of the Ottoman army, launched the Turkish War of Independence, and reclaimed the territory that would become modern Turkey.—
Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made by History,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
And what about fan-favorite series like Baby Reindeer or Shōgun—both big winners at the recent Golden Globes—and the slightly nicher (but no less beloved) Industry and Slow Horses? Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
-
Michael Bolton is taking more time to recover from recent brain surgery.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Getty Images The rest of Gomez's Santa Barbara festival look was just as fresh and unfussy as her waves.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
-
The only concern that may be raised would be if people constantly wait for the goods to go on sale and not buy them when the goods are fresh.—
Peiyu Lin,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near vernal
Cite this Entry
“Vernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernal. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share