vernal

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Recent Examples of vernal The vernal equinox, the astronomical event that occurs when the sun aligns with the Earth's equator, will begin at 5:01 a.m. EDT on Thursday. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025 For New Yorkers, the vernal equinox also issued a call to shop. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025 This refers to its connection with the vernal equinox — the official first day of spring — and the Easter holiday. Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Thursday marks the first day of spring – or in science terms, the vernal equinox! Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vernal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vernal
Adjective
  • The coalition seeking to repel Cuomo has framed the choice facing New Yorkers as one between an older, moderate political establishment and a youthful, progressive vision for the party.
    James Powel, USA Today, 24 June 2025
  • The Oklahoma City Thunder—once known for their youthful potential and stockpile of draft picks—were now NBA champions.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • But the real treat for me was meeting all these young people who are so extraordinary.
    Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 23 June 2025
  • Rowan is a funny, playful, and high-spirited young boy who keeps everyone around him smiling.
    MARE Staff, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
Adjective
  • Building these year-round, evolving immersive experiences will allow the streaming giant to embed itself further into modern culture and hopefully build loyalty amongst consumers.
    Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
  • The executive highlighted how Telemundo last year acquired the adaptation rights to Velvet, Atresmedia’s 2014 Spanish drama that became a global phenomenon, and launched its modern adaptation last month.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • In recent years, Fordo has become Iran’s main enrichment facility.
    Samuel Granados, New York Times, 20 June 2025
  • The recent Norwegian movie Handling the Undead uses zombies as a profoundly upsetting exploration of grief.
    James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • The complimentary chips were fresh and crisp and stood up well to the mild, thin red salsa (served in a small carafe to be poured into individual small bowls), the cheese dip and the guacamole.
    Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 25 June 2025
  • None of which, sad to say, is terribly fresh or exciting.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2025

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“Vernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernal. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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