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Recent Examples of crystals
After years of prediction that time crystals could exist in the real world too, scientists made the first-ever time crystal nearly a decade ago and have found several types of time crystals each with unique properties that could be used for different applications.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
This Givenchy Haute Couture gown, designed by Riccardo Tisci, featured Swarovski crystals embroidery and dégradé crystal fringes.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
This Givenchy Haute Couture gown, designed by Riccardo Tisci, featured Swarovski crystals embroidery and dégradé crystal fringes.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystals
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These are clutter-free spaces, cool and calming with occasional nods to Moroccan heritage in the form of black-and-white photography of Rabat’s heritage sites in the rooms, and handmade plates adorning walls in the corridors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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The dinner portion of the event had just begun, with workers trying to navigate the crowded room to clear the salad plates from the first course.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Best of all, these eclectic complements come in all shapes and sizes—from modern designs by contemporary artists and local artisans to collectible porcelains resold by vintage dealers.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
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The brand also offers its own tableware and glassware, with the SR Home Collection porcelains crafted in Florence with gold and platinum decorations.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
31 Dec. 2025
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Vector control officials advise that people walk their yards once a week to dump and drain standing water from buckets, containers and plant saucers, where mosquitoes typically lay their eggs.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Empty out yard toys, watering cans, and the saucers under potted plants after a rain.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Simmons owns all of them, using the small ones for wine and the medium ones as everyday glasses.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Namely, 3-D glasses are no longer required.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other products that typically have limits are oatmeal, yogurt cups, ramen noodles, pinto beans, fresh fruit like apples, oranges and tomatoes, as well as milk, eggs and cheese.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Add 2 cups of vinegar to the toilet tank and stir it around with a clean toilet or scrub brush.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Leave time to check out the Mardi Gras Museum inside the courthouse, which includes more than 800 pieces of Carnival flair, from costumes and goblets to throws and dresses.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
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To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Backed by a $293 million Series B led by Alibaba Cloud, ShengShu is positioning Motubrain as a key step toward general-purpose embodied AI systems capable of operating across diverse real-world settings.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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In clinical settings, exosomes are injected into the scalp.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Crystals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystals. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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