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Recent Examples of solitaire
Following that viral moment, Smith takes his passion for the game of solitaire one step further by partnering with Papaya for the first-ever World Solitaire Championship, scheduled to take place in Miami this coming February.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Half the participants spent 30 minutes a day playing computer games like solitaire and Candy Crush.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
The collection also proposes non-traditional solitaire rings and unisex pieces.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
From tennis necklaces and station necklaces to single solitaires and diamond pendants, the most practical diamond necklaces (is that an oxymoron?) are the ones that can be worn everyday.
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Half the participants spent 30 minutes a day playing computer games like solitaire and Candy Crush.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 22 Oct. 2025
The collection also proposes non-traditional solitaire rings and unisex pieces.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
From tennis necklaces and station necklaces to single solitaires and diamond pendants, the most practical diamond necklaces (is that an oxymoron?) are the ones that can be worn everyday.
—Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solitaire
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The late Princess of Wales often wore the sapphire cabochon and diamond cluster earrings for royal engagements, wearing them as both double drops and studs over the years.—
Isaac Bickerstaff,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
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These included Mirasol, which is named after the El Mirasol villa — one of architect Addison Mizner’s most famous designs — and played with volumes, cabochon cuts and a mix of gold, pink opal and freshwater pearls in a chunky ring, earrings and a standout long necklace.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoma Voice,
17 Feb. 2026
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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,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The extravagant watch features a white gold face encrusted with baguette stones.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 Feb. 2026
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The baguette failed the water test.—
Michaeleen Doucleff,
NPR,
16 Feb. 2026
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The film will star Sara Hallisey and Hayley Gasbarro, with a cameo from Toby Poser.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Among the rest of the supporting cast, Patton Oswalt plays the Thorns' coach Dennis, Grammy winner Jelly Roll is a grizzly baller named Grizz, and basketball pros A'ja Wilson, Kevin Love, Dwyane Wade and Angel Reese all cameo as animal roarball players.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The oldest material is 4.4-billion-year-old zircon crystals from Western Australia.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Glaciers leave fingerprints Using world-leading equipment at Curtin’s John de Laeter Centre, the team analyzed more than 500 zircon crystals, one of the most durable minerals on Earth.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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For an easier option, opt for rhinestone nail stickers—Daily Charme and Teenitor have glitzy, colorful gems that add a touch of sparkle to any manicure.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2026
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These nails are an artsy, elevated take on Mardi Gras glam, combining abstract gold, green, and purple foil with delicate rhinestone detailing.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Solitaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solitaire. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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