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Recent Examples of zircon
The rock sample didn’t contain a tough mineral known as a zircon — the easiest and most reliable way to date old rock formations — and little is definitive when dealing with rocks and minerals that have histories spanning more than 4 billion years.
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Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
The only way that the uranium-lead ratio can be compatible with the hafnium in the zircons, Whitehouse argued, is if the zircons that settled in the silt had crystallized around 2.8 billion years ago, constraining the organic carbon to being no older than that.
—Howard Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2025
Melting the lunar surface through extensive volcanism is one way to reset the zircons.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 May 2025
Testing that assumption, the study authors smashed the rocks and examined the tiny crystals, called zircons, that were trapped inside.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
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Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
The only way that the uranium-lead ratio can be compatible with the hafnium in the zircons, Whitehouse argued, is if the zircons that settled in the silt had crystallized around 2.8 billion years ago, constraining the organic carbon to being no older than that.
—Howard Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2025
Melting the lunar surface through extensive volcanism is one way to reset the zircons.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 May 2025
Testing that assumption, the study authors smashed the rocks and examined the tiny crystals, called zircons, that were trapped inside.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zircon
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Burrow went more casual for their outing, sporting a plain white T-shirt, a baseball cap from Alo and green pants with rhinestone embellishments on the side.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Finish it all off with this pair of pumps with a rhinestone bow detail to elevate the whole outfit.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the Mother’s Day themed photo backdrops, there will be stuff to buy from local artisans and other vendors and special foods, including floral arrangements, candles, beauty products, jewelry and more.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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The sale features clothing for $2 along with home goods, linens, glassware, jewelry, toys, books and vintage goods, collectibles and a boutique.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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In the Byzantine room the most Beautiful cabochon is the missing one.—
Patricia Lockwood,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2026
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Vibrant stones and delicious jeweled cabochons on belts are one of the best methods to inject a bit of color and attitude to your look.—
Kristen Bateman,
Vogue,
11 Apr. 2026
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For faucet handles and spouts, use a baking soda paste.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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There are 4,096 sensitivity levels for artists to choose from, and the pen features shortcut buttons for undo, copy/paste and more.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride is an indoor coaster based on The Mummy film franchise, launching riders through a tomb past treasures, warrior mummies, and those pesky scarab beetles.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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This fascination extended to bold, symbolic jewelry such as scarabs.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
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Sure, her cameo was cut from The Devil Wears Prada 2.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Colombian superstar has played in only one of those four matches, and that cameo was as a very late substitute in the 2-0 win over Portland.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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To top it off, the bezel is set with a rainbow spectrum of baguette-cut rubies and sapphires that mirror the retro palette.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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The review ultimately recommended that customers just order a half salad, take the free baguette on the side and make their own version.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Rocky's own name for himself is a type of thrush called a solitaire bird slowed down.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The 12-carat oval Ceylon sapphire stone is surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds and set on an 18-karat white gold band.—
Briana Draguca,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Zircon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zircon. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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