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Recent Examples of hourglass
Exaggerated hourglass silhouettes have genderless appeal.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
O’Neil uses an hourglass analogy: Imagine counting grains of sand at the top (radioactive elements) and bottom (elements produced from radioactive decay).
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
The shoes showcased a minimalist silhouette, featuring a singular hourglass toe strap and backless design.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
There are also eco-friendly touches, including an hourglass timer that encourages you to keep your shower to less than five minutes.
—Julia Chaplin, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 May 2025
O’Neil uses an hourglass analogy: Imagine counting grains of sand at the top (radioactive elements) and bottom (elements produced from radioactive decay).
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
The shoes showcased a minimalist silhouette, featuring a singular hourglass toe strap and backless design.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
There are also eco-friendly touches, including an hourglass timer that encourages you to keep your shower to less than five minutes.
—Julia Chaplin, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hourglass
Noun
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The large structure, characterized by a rotating floor and illuminated surfaces, will be positioned in a layout similar to that of a sundial.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Throughout his career, Nye has made several contributions to science and space, including helping to design the sundials for the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) mission, which launched two rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, to explore the surface of Mars between 2004 and 2019.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For example, Timothée could — nay, should: ➽ Get a pork tenderloin sandwich the size of your head ➽ Visit the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library ➽ Peep the big water clock at the Children’s Museum ➽ Drive all the way down to Bloomington, IN and check out Tibetan Cultural Center.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 May 2025
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His intricate water clocks and automata were not only practical but also visually appealing.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The processing plant was modeled on Henry Ford’s Highland Park automobile factory, which opened in 1910; Seabrook management even installed a time clock out in the fields, where farm hands punched in and out of work.—
John Seabrook
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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But the truly savvy teens aren't punching time clocks.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Again, perfect as a new smart assistant and alarm clock in one.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Snag early Prime Day deals on crucial sleep essentials like mattresses, supportive pillows, cozy bedding, and even innovative sleep tech such as smart rings and sunrise alarm clocks.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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“Hourglass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hourglass. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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