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Recent Examples of scarab
The measure would also classify the Carolina mantis as the state predator insect and the rainbow scarab, a dung beetle, as the soil conservation insect.
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Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 17 Feb. 2026
On board this ship were 10 tons of copper ingots, ceramic jars full of wine from Cyprus and oil from the Levant, glass beads, an Egyptian scarab of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt, and Aegean pots.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Natron bubbling out of pale saline lakes in the Wadi Natron (west of the Nile) was used in making the blue glaze faience for amulets such as Taweret’s and the scarab beetles such as those produced in a delta factory.
—Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Like the Wade Necklace, this is the first time the scarab design has been used in a film.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 17 Feb. 2026
On board this ship were 10 tons of copper ingots, ceramic jars full of wine from Cyprus and oil from the Levant, glass beads, an Egyptian scarab of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt, and Aegean pots.
—Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
Natron bubbling out of pale saline lakes in the Wadi Natron (west of the Nile) was used in making the blue glaze faience for amulets such as Taweret’s and the scarab beetles such as those produced in a delta factory.
—Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Like the Wade Necklace, this is the first time the scarab design has been used in a film.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarab
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Three rings set with cabochon gems from Bulgari will also go under the hammer.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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But that was far from the only sparkle; just check out her Bulgari High Jewelry sapphire-and-diamond pieces, including a necklace with a 50-carat oval cut cabochon sapphire.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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Starring in Raimi’s original trilogy, which included The Evil Dead (1981), Evil Dead II (1987) and Army of Darkness (1993), Campbell briefly reprised his role as Ash for a post-credits cameo in Fede Álvarez’s 2013 reboot.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
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Dolph Lundgren, the He-Man of that ‘80s film, has a quick cameo in a meta scene near in the beginning of the new movie as a guy at the gym.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Raj wore $37,090 Classic Crescent RoyalT hoops in 18-karat white gold with baguette and round-brilliant diamonds, then added a $6,190 Founder’s Collection emerald east-west semi-bezel engagement setting in 14-karat white gold.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Pair with breadsticks or a crusty baguette for a meal that will fill your house with good smells.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
24 May 2026
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These jewelry collections and pieces range from subtle gradient and solitaire designs using Desert diamonds and are available at both independent and large-scale jewelers including Jared Jewelers, Reeds Jewelers and more.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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For a modern twist on the classic solitaire, to-be-weds may consider getting an east-west engagement ring or having the stone placed in a bezel setting.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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Spanning 11 themes, the 110 pieces in the collection also include Colombian emeralds, cat’s-eye blue topaz, natural zircon, and Santa Maria–type aquamarines to bring color to both geometric and fluid shapes.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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The findings may support another recent study, which uses ancient crystals of the mineral zircon—found in a different part of Western Australia—to suggest that pieces of Earth’s crust may have been melting back into the mantle around 3.35 billion years ago.—
Marissa Grunes,
Scientific American,
19 Mar. 2026
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Much of that styling seems a very deliberate choice, likely meant to grab attention in a market in which the timelessly curvaceous form of the teardrop has become all too commonplace.—
C.C. Weiss
May 28,
New Atlas,
28 May 2026
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Bright teardrop earrings hang from metal tins filled with Japanese cooling beads.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Some of the stranger things found in 2025 included dentures with two teeth, breast milk, 420 donuts, a 75-gallon fish tank, a textured photo with a rhinestone picture of Jesus, 2 pounds of blue raspberry Gushers, and a full kitchen faucet.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Her floor-skimming hemline featured a rhinestone trim that trailed up her skirt, adding some extra sparkle to every step.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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“Scarab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarab. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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