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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
Adjective
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His somber face contrasts sharply with the youthful smile of an earlier family picture from 1936.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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The color palette for Denim Virals is more exuberant and youthful with lilac purples, high-visibility pink, limeade and orange.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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One of the worst things that can happen to a young and evidently talented author is to be lauded too enthusiastically too soon.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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Head coach Juan Carlos Amoros has leaned heavily on younger players to start the season, such as rookies Jordynn Dudley and Andrea Kitahata.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Velvet banquette couches and mid-century modern furniture punctuate roomy seating areas throughout the hotel, along with two main restaurant venues, an elegant cocktail bar, and a cozy coffee shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Thematic ambition, a sense of the something to be expressed beyond a central romance, rivalry, or farce, propels modern musical hits too, as in Hairspray, or Wicked, or (no duh) Hamilton.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It’s based on an unconventional true story from recent history, set on the British Isles, with a tone that alternates between humorous and sorrowful before delivering an uplifting and humanist message, with skillfully invisible filmmaking that takes a backseat to the performances and story.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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But that letter, and the date it was sent, raised questions about recent court filings by the city attorney’s office in a case filed by the First Amendment Coalition seeking the release of all video footage and other records related to the police use of force against Evans.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The verdant burst is always welcome after a dreary winter, and the bright, fresh flavors of spring vegetables are like a breath of fresh air on the table, too.—
Becky Krystal,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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July 23 – August 22 What fresh view broadens your world today?—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Vernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernal. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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