vernal

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Recent Examples of vernal Other names for the spring equinox include the March equinox and the vernal equinox. Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026 While the vernal equinox, which marks the start of spring, might be just another date for many people, Iranians celebrate it as Nowruz, the Persian New Year. March 25, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026 In March, the Northern Hemisphere observers will begin to see longer, warmer days from the vernal, or spring, equinox through the summer solstice, but Southern Hemisphere observers will experience shorter days and longer nights from their autumnal, or fall, equinox, NASA adds. Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2026 Spring equinox means nearly 12 hours of sunshine The vernal, or spring, equinox marks the changing of seasons. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vernal
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Adjective
  • Some youngsters, like McCall Elementary School fifth grader Camila Garcia, were both youthful celebrants and feting other children at the same time.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • As the Panthers prepare to defend their NFC South crown, the veterans on the roster might need to prepare for some youthful competition.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • His mom likes another young lady for her son, not my daughter.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This particular adaptation bookends the story with the character Alba (played in young adulthood by Rocío Hernández), the granddaughter of the clairvoyant matriarch Clara del Valle (played in older age by Dolores Fonzi) and the conservative, volatile patriarch Esteban Trueba (Alfonso Herrera).
    Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Yet another secondary effect of the Iran war is the expansion of modern drone warfare to the Persian Gulf region.
    Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Clinics use modern equipment and high-quality materials and keep prices affordable.
    K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • On a recent week night, two newcomers stopped by early and ordered a pair of the Split Ends—a whiskey sour imbued with raspberry amaro and topped with Guinness foam.
    Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 1 May 2026
  • She has essentially been retired as an artist in recent years, releasing only a few collaborative singles since her last full album in 2016.
    Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • As the Moon moves through your 11th House of Friends, collaboration brings fresh direction.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their first January at home in 11 years, were intent on rebuilding their defense.
    Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Vernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernal. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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