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Recent Examples of zircon
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.
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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
The full sequin look was paired with Tiffany & Co. jewels, including a platinum necklace set with 160 carats of aquamarines, 49 carats of blue zircons, and nearly two carats of diamonds.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
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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
The full sequin look was paired with Tiffany & Co. jewels, including a platinum necklace set with 160 carats of aquamarines, 49 carats of blue zircons, and nearly two carats of diamonds.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zircon
Noun
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Others attached rhinestones or felt Chanel logos to their hats, the same way American college students might customize their graduation caps.—
Jessica Testa,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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Popular embellishments include rhinestones, glitter and pearl belts, bows and brooches.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Think animal jewelry — bridles, straps and other harness parts adorned with eagle heads, rosettes, griffins, busts of Herakles, serpents and lions, often shaped from gold.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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With Trump planning to impose 25% tariffs on the US’s two top trade partners, Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff already in effect on Chinese goods, experts say India could benefit from these strained trade relationships by exporting more technology, electronics and jewelry to America.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The white gold crown is set with a cabochon sapphire.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Individually embroidered crystals and cabochon pearls form the floral motif of @IvankaTrump’s custom gown in the #odlratelier.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Used mixing bowls and a container of chicken base paste were stored on top of clean plates used to serve customers.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Feb. 2025
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To avoid censorship, the poets published it using a mimeograph machine and wallpaper paste.—
Zach Helfand,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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
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The items in the cache included cooking pots, jars with fragments of ancient Hebrew inscriptions, loom weights, scarabs, stamped seals and grinding stones for crushing grains.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Producer Stuart Price also makes a cameo while working in the studio and a few of Madonna’s kids also pop in to check on the progress.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025
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He's appeared as a musical guest over a dozen times as well and has made six cameos through the years.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Mix it into mashed potatoes, use it to top a steak, or simply spread a little on a baguette.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
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That would already warrant a warm welcome, but the entire necklace featured more than 2,300 diamonds in pear, brilliant and baguette cuts in a white gold ribbon that frames the neck.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
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The round brilliant diamond rests on a thin platinum solitaire setting, per Landau.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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It’s executed in simple everyday pieces like a necklace with a single solitaire, a solitaire ring, or a set of stud earrings with removable jackets executed in the Titan spear motif.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Zircon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zircon. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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