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Recent Examples of vernal
Other names for the spring equinox include the March equinox and the vernal equinox.
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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
Spring equinox means nearly 12 hours of sunshine The vernal, or spring, equinox marks the changing of seasons.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
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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
Spring equinox means nearly 12 hours of sunshine The vernal, or spring, equinox marks the changing of seasons.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vernal
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Some youngsters, like McCall Elementary School fifth grader Camila Garcia, were both youthful celebrants and feting other children at the same time.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the Panthers prepare to defend their NFC South crown, the veterans on the roster might need to prepare for some youthful competition.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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And there was going to be an awful lot of emotional resonance and relatability with today’s generation of young women with Mary Bennet, more so than there would be [with Elizabeth Bennet.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Men are more positive than women, and young people much more positive than their parents.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Yet another secondary effect of the Iran war is the expansion of modern drone warfare to the Persian Gulf region.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Clinics use modern equipment and high-quality materials and keep prices affordable.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The recent series of events—none of which, on their face, are as dramatic as an armed uprising of mercenary fighters—has created a sense that the political system is at once tightly controlled and utterly rudderless.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The incident occurred as Minneapolis faced tensions from federal immigration enforcement operations, reflecting a broader uptick in threats against Congress members in recent years.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The striking blooms make excellent cut flowers, both fresh and dried, and attract butterflies and bees to the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Spring desserts should be easy, sweet, and loaded with the season's best produce, like fresh berries.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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“Vernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernal. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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