vernal

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Recent Examples of vernal Others speculate that it was inspired by the vernal equinox, or the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, when Mother Nature fooled people with changing, unpredictable weather. Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 Other names for the spring equinox include the March equinox and the vernal equinox. Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026 While the vernal equinox, which marks the start of spring, might be just another date for many people, Iranians celebrate it as Nowruz, the Persian New Year. March 25, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026 In March, the Northern Hemisphere observers will begin to see longer, warmer days from the vernal, or spring, equinox through the summer solstice, but Southern Hemisphere observers will experience shorter days and longer nights from their autumnal, or fall, equinox, NASA adds. Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vernal
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Adjective
  • This time, however, Kubo may have the right mix of youthful energy and experience to help push his country further into contention.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 12 May 2026
  • Portobello Bookshop is a small, youthful indie that programs the best events with the biggest names.
    Riza Cruz, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Adjective
  • The Modernist is friendly, drawing a mostly millennial mix of young families, gay couples, and girls trips.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
  • In all, through injuries and midweek rest for veterans, Varas started five players who are 20 or younger.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • Of course, modern touches like bedside power ports and espresso machines are also in place.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • Vimala Pons, in strawberry-blonde bangs, is a striking actor who plays Irène as the new modern woman.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 May 2026
Adjective
  • Wilson also said Republicans are likelier to use AI in their campaign strategies than Democrats, citing recent poll results by the American Association of Political Consultants.
    Angela Yang, NBC news, 15 May 2026
  • At the most recent debate, hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 on May 6, the seven candidates again clashed over housing and immigration, while Becerra and Steyer faced fierce attacks from both sides of the political spectrum, The Los Angeles Times reported.
    James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • Next door is Ottimo with its stone pizza oven and all kinds of homemade pasta and fresh fish.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
  • Canned tuna isn’t a replacement for the fresh kind but instead is its own big player.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 May 2026

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“Vernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernal. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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