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Recent Examples of crystals
Some research groups have tried linking several short crystals in sequence so each crystal handles part of the amplification.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crystals
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There is no sign of grief inside, however, where throngs of people enjoy cocktails, Dungeness crab and plates of herby butter beans.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Balat had a Pennsylvania driver’s license and the parked car, which had New Jersey plates, was registered to one of his relatives, according to the criminal complaint.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
9 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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While most missing items are typical things that people travel with like cellphones, backpacks and glasses, Diaz said there have been a number of unique items turned in, including a prosthetic leg, musical instruments, 55-inch-screen TVs and large generators.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Now Meta wants to take the privacy intrusion a step further, said Dave Lee in Bloomberg, by introducing facial recognition to its smart glasses.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
10 Mar. 2026
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Mix a few drops of one of the oils, two tablespoons of dishwashing liquid, and two cups of water in a spray bottle.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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While there are no specific guidelines for cruciferous vegetable consumption, current dietary guidelines recommend that adults consume about 2 to 3 cups of a variety of vegetables per day, including cruciferous vegetables.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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Keep an eye out for red water goblets for storing candy in.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
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Save on vintage-looking wine glasses that look like the show’s go-to goblets and a regal area rug.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Changes to these privacy settings require a six-digit parent PIN set up while creating the account.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Paintings around the room place the sculptures in imagined settings, and some scenes are accompanied by silhouetted figures, which act as a conduit for the viewer to project themself into the dreamscape of a past world or bizarre future.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Crystals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crystals. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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