scarab

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Recent Examples of scarab One of his noticeable effects on the business has been changes in one of its signature styles: the scarab, the beetle-looking design much like the ancient Egyptian symbol for good luck. Kathleen Beckett, New York Times, 20 May 2025 Nitzan discovered the scarab during a family outing at the Tel Azekah archaeological site near the city of Beit Shemesh. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025 The amulet Ziv found is shaped like a scarab or a beetle, the Israel Antiquities Authority said in the news release. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025 Archaeologists say Nitzan picked up an ancient Canaanite scarab that dates to the Middle Bronze Age. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scarab
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarab
Noun
  • The brand has also just introduced a cabochon range, which allows the rocks to stack snugly, side-by-side, inside the locket.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
  • The slender figures wear precious garments, enhanced with cabochons and pearls, and adorned with ornaments.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Noun
  • Having been restricted to cup starts and cameos, the attacker’s arrival would limit his opportunities further.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 18 June 2025
  • Perks include merchandise, special screenings, credits and cameo roles.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Serve with toasted baguette slices, garlic bread, or sourdough for dipping.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
  • Menu highlights at locations include bagels, breakfast items, scones, and a bevy of breads like its rye hearth loaf, rye pretzels, baguettes, country loafs and more.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • The invasive species preyed on the solitaire’s eggs, destroyed its nests and competed with it for food.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • In December 2023, PEOPLE confirmed that Lutes popped the question with a bespoke pear-shape diamond solitaire engagement ring created by N.Y.C. luxury jewelry boutique Material Good.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • Melting the lunar surface through extensive volcanism is one way to reset the zircons.
    Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 May 2025
  • The technique also typically needs kilograms of material to find enough uranium-containing zircon crystals, whereas ocean drill cores yield just grams.
    Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • Video Only teardrops Whatever happens onstage, one thing will always help: fire.
    Miriam Quick, New York Times, 15 May 2025
  • The teardrop shape of the pear-cut diamond adds a touch of uniqueness for someone whose tastes are a little less traditional.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • When Aja, a transgender drag icon and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 contestant, books an international gig, the logistics go far beyond packing wigs and rhinestones.
    Josh Rivera, USA Today, 10 June 2025
  • Many had rainbow glitter and rhinestones adorning their faces.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 June 2025

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“Scarab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarab. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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