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Recent Examples of vernal
Just like the solstice, there are two equinoxes — the vernal (first day of spring) and the autumnal (first day of fall).
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John Tufts, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 June 2025
The spring or vernal equinox occurs between March 19-21, the June solstice June 20 and 22, the September equinox September 21-24 and the December solstice is December 20-23, according to Timeanddate.com.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
In between the summer and winter solstices are the vernal and autumnal equinoxes, which mark the start of spring and fall.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2025
Across much of eastern North America, from Tennessee through Nova Scotia, skunk cabbage emerges before the vernal equinox in mid-March, pushing out of the snow and frozen mud like some primordial progenitor of the warmer weather to come.
—Skylar Knight, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
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John Tufts, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 June 2025
The spring or vernal equinox occurs between March 19-21, the June solstice June 20 and 22, the September equinox September 21-24 and the December solstice is December 20-23, according to Timeanddate.com.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
In between the summer and winter solstices are the vernal and autumnal equinoxes, which mark the start of spring and fall.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2025
Across much of eastern North America, from Tennessee through Nova Scotia, skunk cabbage emerges before the vernal equinox in mid-March, pushing out of the snow and frozen mud like some primordial progenitor of the warmer weather to come.
—Skylar Knight, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
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Placing Ralph Lauren in important cultural moments, such as Selena Gomez’s outfit at the Oscars, also cements the more youthful stance of the brand.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Its sneering tone of youthful derision took on new dimensions and a chilling sense of pathos when sung by a 75-year-old musician approaching his final chapter in life.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Reserve time each day to reflect on internet use Face-to-face communication can make a huge difference for young people who are tending to stay online for long hours at a time.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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And that enjoyment radiates out for Atlanta rap fans who were there for its heyday, while younger listeners are becoming acquainted with the heroes of that generation.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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The redevelopment builds on Soffer’s vision of blending timeless design with modern amenities—now expanding to include family-friendly features.—
Cheryl Tiu,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The electro-hydraulic power steering overflows with tactility, serving up a vivid, feathery feel not unlike a modern McLaren.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
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The View has come under fire from both audiences and political figures in recent weeks, particularly after current Republican cohost Ana Navarro criticized people for making a tourist spectacle out of the Alligator Alcatraz detainment centers in Florida.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The most recent of SpaceX's private human spaceflights, a mission known as Fram2, took place in April.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Its Producers’ Lab features training activities aimed at fostering personal and professional development for film professionals across Southeast Europe while its Talents Sarajevo Pack and Pitch showcases the freshest talent to international professionals.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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Many grads are retiring here, too, and welcoming the bright, bold, fresh cuisine, as do I.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Vernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernal. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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