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having to do with or suggestive of fire
an igneous desert atmosphere igneous events such as volcanic eruptions
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Recent Examples of igneous
Today’s rich variety of igneous rocks forms thanks to complex processes, including remelting, adsorption, and exchange of chemical elements, happening in Earth’s crust and driven by plate tectonics.
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David Bressan, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In its own storied past, Earth experienced prolonged eruptions of lava in single regions, known as large igneous provinces (LIPs), that lasted for hundreds of thousands and perhaps millions of years.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The Canyon was formed millions of years ago through the uplift of igneous and metamorphic rock and carved by the Colorado River through erosion.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The stones are derived from igneous rocks near Marathon, Ontario, known as the Coldwell Alkaline Complex and were transported into Michigan by glaciers during periods of continental glaciation.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 28 May 2025
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David Bressan, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In its own storied past, Earth experienced prolonged eruptions of lava in single regions, known as large igneous provinces (LIPs), that lasted for hundreds of thousands and perhaps millions of years.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The Canyon was formed millions of years ago through the uplift of igneous and metamorphic rock and carved by the Colorado River through erosion.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The stones are derived from igneous rocks near Marathon, Ontario, known as the Coldwell Alkaline Complex and were transported into Michigan by glaciers during periods of continental glaciation.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for igneous
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In the emails, Attia is not just Epstein’s medical adviser but a friend and ardent admirer.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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Her love for the arts, particularly the theater, was reflected in her quiet but ardent support of many community arts activities and institutions, and is continued by today’s Bee, which supports a wide variety of arts programs.—
Seán McMahon,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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By using a liquid fuel dissolved in molten salt, the system offers several inherent advantages for industrial collocation.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Garner rocked a deep molten brunette hair color at the Golden Globes 2026 on January 11.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Luxe Package also comes standard, bringing along comforts like heated floors, water filtration, continuous hot water and a HEPA air filter.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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There’s also a heated outdoor pool, as well as access to the fitness center.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Although Venus is nearly twice the distance from the Sun as Mercury and receives only about 29% of the radiation-per-unit-area that Mercury receives, Venus, not Mercury, is the Solar System’s hottest planet.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Feb. 2026
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Serve with hot pickled peppers on top for more zing in every bite.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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The fiery meeting at the South Shore Cultural Center began with local Ald.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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House Democrats clashed with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday during a fiery hearing on Capitol Hill that devolved into shouting matches and throwing sharp elbows.—
Fritz Farrow,
ABC News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The bright, tropical scent of the Red Lava Citrus Candle will warm your heart on Valentine’s Day.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Adventures on both land and sea make Belize a popular destination, and its beaches and resorts are terrific for visitors who simply want to relax and enjoy the tropical climate.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The film, a searing exploration of the country’s flawed prison system, also stars Rivals frontman Alex Hassell and British R&B artist Ray BLK.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nowhere perhaps was the searing heat more evident than at Melbourne Park, where the usual crowds thronging outside the Australian Open tennis tournament dwindled to a ghost town as temperatures soared.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Igneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/igneous. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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