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Recent Examples of marl
Mazzei explains that Il Caggio features a combination of factors ideal for Sangiovese, including altitudes between 1,050 and 1,150 feet, which ensure balanced ripening, and deep and well-drained clay, schist, and calcareous marl soils dotted with a type of sandstone that imparts intense minerality.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
In Friuli Venezia Giulia, the soils are rich in marl and sandstone, locally referred to as ponca.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The region’s soil mixture of marl, clayey limestone, marine sandstone, and rough clay draws out Glera’s creamy texture and fresh peach notes, the wine’s signature aromatic characteristic.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
There are plenty of colors to choose from to suit all tastes, from practical grey marl to playful pink or festive plaid.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023
The coats are oversized, and roomy enough to accommodate hoodies or jumpers layered underneath. Consider this a forever buy, so stick to a neutral color palette like Beckham—think navy, black or gray marl.
—Emma Spedding, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2023
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
In Friuli Venezia Giulia, the soils are rich in marl and sandstone, locally referred to as ponca.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The region’s soil mixture of marl, clayey limestone, marine sandstone, and rough clay draws out Glera’s creamy texture and fresh peach notes, the wine’s signature aromatic characteristic.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
There are plenty of colors to choose from to suit all tastes, from practical grey marl to playful pink or festive plaid.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2023
The coats are oversized, and roomy enough to accommodate hoodies or jumpers layered underneath. Consider this a forever buy, so stick to a neutral color palette like Beckham—think navy, black or gray marl.
—Emma Spedding, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marl
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The tunnel will traverse multiple difficult subsoil layers: a surface of historical and active landfill materials, including spoil from London tunneling projects and decades-old power station fly ash, a thick layer of alluvium composed of silts, clays, and peat, and, finally, highly variable chalk.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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At some point, alluvium buried the entire tusk, possibly from major storm flooding.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2024
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Its heliacal rising would herald the annual flooding of the Nile Valley, the waters re-fertilizing the fields with silt.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Rainy days turn the sand and dust on Nome’s streets into a thin grayish silt.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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Then, vacuum or wipe away any loose crumbs, grease, or other sediment or food bits stuck in the oven before starting the cycle.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the climate is influenced by the intricate balance between carbon emissions from Earth's surface and how they get trapped in sediments on the seafloor.—
Ben Mather,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Many fatalities were linked to the collapse of yaodongs—homes carved into loess hillsides.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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When blown by the wind, these sediments are referred to as loess.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
2 Sep. 2021
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That material is tremendously helpful in building quality soil structure, improving water retention in sandy soils and improving drainage in heavy clay soils.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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The exhibit features ceramics made of clay and soft sedimentary rock by contemporary artist Echo Morgan.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Deratany also serves as a producer through his shingle Reel Red Films.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Home hardening to the latest building codes includes structural changes such as replacing wood shingle roofs with roofing that is less flammable, such as tile; boxing eaves and replacing vents and windows.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Lee paired them with flat lace-up boots — there’s a lot of mud at those festivals — and oversize bags edged with miles of fringe.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Thanks to the 2-inch rim, your baseboards are protected from any pesky mud that accumulates on the soles.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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Some years ago, The Andrea, a seasonal seafood restaurant on the west end of Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, posted a black-and-white photo on Facebook showing a line of cars buried in the sand.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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Central Florida Most visions of Florida during spring break are all about sand and saltwater.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Marl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marl. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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