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Recent Examples of scarab
Ancient Egyptians saw some scarabs as representations of new life because the insects are known for rolling balls of dung and then laying their eggs in them, the Israel Antiquities Authority said.
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
The scarab was either used as a seal or amulet, according to Dr. Daphna Ben-Tor.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
There are also plenty of her scarab rings, jellyfish earrings and even Egyptian amulets enclosed in small glass globes, compounding on the idea of timeless treasures.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
On the nearby racks hung smock dresses in earthy colors called basalt and scarab, barrel-leg ecru denim trousers and seaweed green hooded wax-cotton parkas.
—Thessaly La Force, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
The scarab was either used as a seal or amulet, according to Dr. Daphna Ben-Tor.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025
There are also plenty of her scarab rings, jellyfish earrings and even Egyptian amulets enclosed in small glass globes, compounding on the idea of timeless treasures.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 13 Mar. 2025
On the nearby racks hung smock dresses in earthy colors called basalt and scarab, barrel-leg ecru denim trousers and seaweed green hooded wax-cotton parkas.
—Thessaly La Force, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarab
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Jennie Kim in Chanel The South Korean rapper singer and Blackpink member wore a full Chanel look, a black leather and satin jumpsuit adorned with pearled cabochons, strings of pearls and matching hat and shoes, along with a Chanel High jewelry Ruban Ring in white gold and diamonds.—
Shannon Adducci,
Robb Report,
5 May 2025
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The ring features a principal cabochon stone, or a rounded, polished center gem.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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My only tangible evidence was a necklace my mother had left behind—a cameo carved into shell that depicted her countenance.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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Featuring surprise cameos from notable figures such as Real Housewives of Potomac star Karen Huger, the show sprinkles real-world glam onto its fictional canvas, elevating the Duprees’ storylines with an authentic touch of Black excellence.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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The bodice of the gown included a waistline cutout and sweetheart neckline embellished with a sparkly 1965 floral brooch from Cartier Paris, which included a Burmese ruby surrounded by baguette diamonds.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Everything from leafy salads to grilled fish sandwiches served on authentic baguettes make for a perfectly light seaside lunch, though the real highlight is the fresh seafood tower, shared with a bottle of rosé or refreshing cocktails.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Genetic analysis reveals that the closest relative to the dodo bird is the Rodrigues solitaire, which also went extinct.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Among the finds in 2024 were an 18-karat white gold solitaire diamond ring valued at $39,000 and an 18-karat gold Rolex President Oyster Perpetual Day-Date watch valued at $20,000.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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To better understand the impact date, researchers analyzed the crystals of zircon minerals in the Stac Fada Member.—
Patrick Pester,
Space.com,
12 May 2025
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Assessing these characteristics, the study authors traced the zircons’ origins to Greenland and to time periods between 0.5 billion and 3 billion years ago.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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This globular substance, shaped like a teardrop and unassuming in size, has been used by artists for millennia.—
Erik Zou,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Apr. 2025
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In comparison to Bean's teardrop lineup, the 1,400-lb (635-kg) Bean Pod trades in the fiberglass shell for an aluminum body with overhanging rain gutters delivering leakproof performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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There is also room for maximalist flair such as back pocket designs with bows, bold stitching and rhinestones.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 May 2025
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Meanwhile, her brows were equally shimmering: they were dressed up with black rhinestones Bad Bunny paid homage to his heritage by accessorizing his multiple-shades-of-brown Prada suit with a Puerto Rican pava hat.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Scarab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarab. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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