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Recent Examples of vernal
Ask a park staff member about Enchanted Rocks’ fairy shrimp, which live in vernal pools on the rock, swim upside down, and somehow survive dry season.
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Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025
The vernal equinox, by the way, is when winter changes into spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2025
Commercial land is difficult to develop when vernal pools exist, Fowler said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Other historians have also linked April Fools' Day to festivals such as Hilaria, celebrated in ancient Rome, and to the vernal equinox, or the first day of spring, when the weather is often unpredictable.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025
The vernal equinox, by the way, is when winter changes into spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2025
Commercial land is difficult to develop when vernal pools exist, Fowler said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
Other historians have also linked April Fools' Day to festivals such as Hilaria, celebrated in ancient Rome, and to the vernal equinox, or the first day of spring, when the weather is often unpredictable.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vernal
Adjective
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The ingredient rejuvenated aged cells by 31 percent, restoring skin structure and resilience for a more youthful appearance.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cohen, who plays a critical role as a producer and host at NBCUniversal’s Bravo, likely has appeal beyond youthful demographics.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On the medal, the Virgil inscription surrounds a young man sitting under a laurel tree, listening to the Muse, and writing down her song.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Once in college, barriers to gaining meaningful work experience persist for young people.—
Brandon Busteed,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Between one and three of those finalists will be inducted into the Hall along with between three and five modern-era players from a group of 15 finalists.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Powell has always said central bank independence is essential to the stability of any modern economy.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Dozens of asylum seekers like her, as well as refugees who passed a rigorous, years-long vetting process before being admitted to the United States, have been arrested in Minnesota in recent weeks, immigration lawyers and advocates say.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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And this anniversary Fall/Winter 2026 season was the coldest in recent memory, with thick snow underfoot and bitter winds that felt like -10°C (according to our iPhones).—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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Its locking lid snaps onto a silicone ring, giving it an airtight seal so my butter stays fresh (and doesn’t absorb outside odors).—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Or not feeling super fresh after a nap at 35,000 feet with your mouth hung open?—
Carin Ryan,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Vernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernal. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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