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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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One tenant already on-site is Canopy Cocktails & Garden, a cocktail bar and lounge that serves craft cocktails, wine and small plates and hosts live music and community events within the complex.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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Throughout treatment and surgical intervention, these professionals put a special focus on protecting kids’ growth plates, ensuring their future bone development is unimpeded and supported.—
JP Shaffer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 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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Empty standing water at least once a week (birdbaths, pet bowls, plant saucers), fix dripping faucets and keep gutters clear.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Above the minibar are Kemp’s pretty teacups and saucers designed for Wedgewood.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Meta announced its new set of smart glasses priced at $299, undercutting some of its earlier models as the company pushes to bring wearables to a broader audience.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
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For those in the right place, daylight will briefly fade, the sun’s corona will appear, and eclipse glasses can come off — but only during totality.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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There used to be scads of potteries in the area, which enjoyed an abundance of clay, but all the potteries had closed, run out of business by cheap imports.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Despite reaching the final for a second time, the 2024 team served up turgid fare in most of its matches, so much so that frustrated fans threw plastic beer cups at Southgate following a goalless tie against the minnows of Slovenia.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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This means that throughout the state, multi-use personal beverage containers like coffee mugs, water bottles and drink cups are legally allowed to be filled by the customer at self-service fountain stations and by the server or barista behind the counter or at the customer’s table.—
Kelley Dennings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Inspired by Greek mythology and other schools of mysticism, Hecate is a candlelit space meant to savor high-concept, theatrical cocktails that arrive in eccentric goblets and bowls.—
Tanya Edwards,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 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 check the status of the keys on Windows machines, users can open Windows Security settings > Device Security > Secure Boot.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
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Eventually, he'll be placed in healthcare, education and hospitality settings.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crystals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystals. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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