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Recent Examples of sugarloaf
The actress wore a Bulgari high jewelry necklace with a sugarloaf sapphire center stone to complete her look.
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Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
In addition, there’s a 13.18-carat unmounted and unheated sugarloaf cabochon Kahmir sapphire with an estimate of $500,000 - $750,000.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
And a Graff ring featuring a Burmese sugarloaf sapphire of more than 30 carats may fetch $884,000.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 May 2024
Chao’s Morning Seine Bangle is a perfect example, its 50.53-carat cornflower-blue Sri Lanka sapphire in a sugarloaf cut surrounded by yellow and white diamonds, sapphires and rhodolites, all set in 18-karat yellow, white and rose gold.
—Laurie Brookins, Robb Report, 13 July 2022
Mad Mod Cuff in collaboration with Alice Cicolini for the Mad Mod Collection with a sugarloaf cut citrine stone and hand-painted enamel set in sterling silver with a touch of 14K gold.
—Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021
Just offshore, on the park’s namesake island that looks like a sugarloaf, is a small colony of about 40 Humboldt penguins prowling the coast in search of food.
—Mark Johanson, chicagotribune.com, 8 Oct. 2019
Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
In addition, there’s a 13.18-carat unmounted and unheated sugarloaf cabochon Kahmir sapphire with an estimate of $500,000 - $750,000.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
And a Graff ring featuring a Burmese sugarloaf sapphire of more than 30 carats may fetch $884,000.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 May 2024
Chao’s Morning Seine Bangle is a perfect example, its 50.53-carat cornflower-blue Sri Lanka sapphire in a sugarloaf cut surrounded by yellow and white diamonds, sapphires and rhodolites, all set in 18-karat yellow, white and rose gold.
—Laurie Brookins, Robb Report, 13 July 2022
Mad Mod Cuff in collaboration with Alice Cicolini for the Mad Mod Collection with a sugarloaf cut citrine stone and hand-painted enamel set in sterling silver with a touch of 14K gold.
—Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2021
Just offshore, on the park’s namesake island that looks like a sugarloaf, is a small colony of about 40 Humboldt penguins prowling the coast in search of food.
—Mark Johanson, chicagotribune.com, 8 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugarloaf
Noun
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Winds will be typical late afternoon and evening breezes from the southwest, with strong gusts on ridges and on desert facing slopes.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The 360-acre preserve adjacent to the LEC and Deltona Regional Library is home to a variety of wildlife, including Florida scrub jays and gopher tortoises, which are drawn to the low vegetation and sandy ridges of the scrub habitat.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Listen to this week’s episode to learn how ancient Persians built ice-making domes in the desert and why thin, tasty waffles may have saved Britain from ice cream extinction.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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From just over a nearby hillock, a howl floated back.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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With the Sayre’s prime setting on a hillock, guests have a clear view of the intact former Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces a few miles away.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Try removing the knob and spray some electrical contact cleaner down the shaft of the knob.—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
10 Aug. 2025
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Tactile switches, knobs, and handles also help connect Scout drivers with their vehicle.—
Dennis Lewon,
Outside Online,
25 July 2025
Noun
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While every season is different depending on the location, some of the past challenges have included walking across a tightrope over a cliff, rescuing themselves from a sinking car and invading a crate filled with poisonous gases and chemicals.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Farther south, the chalk cliffs at Møns Klint plunge dramatically into the Baltic—blinding white against the deep blue.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Sugarloaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugarloaf. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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