cubic zirconia
noun
variants
or less commonly cubic zirconium
: a synthetic gemstone of zirconia resembling a diamond
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Lower-level employees might get cubic zirconia instead of diamonds.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The impact also created cubic zirconia, a mineral that only forms during extremely high temperatures.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
Their dome ear cuff, available in gold or silver and set with glistening cubic zirconia, has mastered that balance.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 4 May 2026
Now 61% off, this sideways pear toi et moi necklace, featuring a freshwater pearl and emerald green cubic zirconia, simply dazzles.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The impact also created cubic zirconia, a mineral that only forms during extremely high temperatures.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
Their dome ear cuff, available in gold or silver and set with glistening cubic zirconia, has mastered that balance.
—Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 4 May 2026
Now 61% off, this sideways pear toi et moi necklace, featuring a freshwater pearl and emerald green cubic zirconia, simply dazzles.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cubic zirconia
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“Cubic zirconia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cubic%20zirconia. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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