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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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Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Videos of seagulls stealing food off plates and beach towels have gone viral, racking up millions of views across social media.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 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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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,
19 Sep. 2025
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Each features drain holes and removable saucers, which add a bit more decorative value.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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Some other common places for mosquito breeding grounds include plant saucers, buckets, and flower containers that don't fully drain.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Alarmed civic officials across the West have already begun ordering restrictions on watering lawns, cleaning cars and even whether restaurant patrons get served glasses of water.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Opticians can modify multiple elements of the frame, which may help users who wear glasses for long hours.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2026
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Add the remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons of milk, and teaspoon of vanilla extract and beat until smooth and creamy.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Manufacturing foam cups and takeout food boxes created smog.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 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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With that in mind, Yvonne and I sat down with our golden goblets to unpack the Season 10 reunion.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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That also means that either reverting BIOS settings or performing an OS reset is possible.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The term later moved into therapy settings, as a way to describe the tactics used by domestic abusers against their victims.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Crystals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystals. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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