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Recent Examples of terrarium
Large terrariums, special heating and lighting equipment, specific substrates and cage decor can add up quickly.
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Samantha Winegarner, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Curious kids can grow a terrarium environment from seed in only 3-4 days, thanks to quick-growing chia seeds and wheatgrass.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 8 July 2025
Abby Perry, of Abby’s Garden Parties in Zionsville, told IndyStar in May that tariffs on glass containers and rocks from China for her terrarium bar have ranged from 35% to 125%.
—Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 13 June 2025
For a small terrarium with three plants on her desk in her windowless office, Tuttle outfits an adjustable desk lamp with an LED bulb and places it 6 to 12 inches from the plants.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
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Samantha Winegarner, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Curious kids can grow a terrarium environment from seed in only 3-4 days, thanks to quick-growing chia seeds and wheatgrass.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 8 July 2025
Abby Perry, of Abby’s Garden Parties in Zionsville, told IndyStar in May that tariffs on glass containers and rocks from China for her terrarium bar have ranged from 35% to 125%.
—Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 13 June 2025
For a small terrarium with three plants on her desk in her windowless office, Tuttle outfits an adjustable desk lamp with an LED bulb and places it 6 to 12 inches from the plants.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrarium
Noun
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This hotel, which appeals to budget-conscious travelers with its free aquarium and mermaid show, offers free self-parking and valet parking.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Canadian government will not grant an export permit to send the whales to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom aquarium, Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson said Wednesday.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Seven ferrets were also found in a cage.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Most major celebrities or pop artists will tell you their lives are spent in a glass cage, and yearn for mundanity as much as some pine for fame.—
Jaeden Pinder,
Pitchfork,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Terrarium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrarium. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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