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Recent Examples of vernal
This is also the date of the vernal equinox.
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Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
This is also the date of the vernal equinox.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
The vernal equinox marks the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Commercial land is difficult to develop when vernal pools exist, Fowler said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
This is also the date of the vernal equinox.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
The vernal equinox marks the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Commercial land is difficult to develop when vernal pools exist, Fowler said.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vernal
Adjective
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There’s a clear world-building contrast between the college timeline—more youthful, lived-in, glowing, imperfect realism—and the later timeline where the faces become more mature and constructed.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2026
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While the Heat have a variety of youthful options in their backcourt hierarchy ahead of Young, from the defensive guile of Davion Mitchell, to the youthful creativity of Kasparas Jakucionis, to the veteran steadiness of Dru Smith, Young is the type of speed guard rarely featured by the franchise.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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The hockey association could have used a big international appearance to promote the sport to younger players.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Coach Rick Hirtensteiner said Young dealt with the pressure by just trying to have fun, and Sheffer, playing with his younger brother, Ryan, a starting shortstop, appeared to do just that Wednesday.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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This level of coordination effectively marries ancient Chinese martial arts with modern precision engineering.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Analysts say the result could mean more stability for modern day Thailand, which has had three prime ministers in as many years and a 20-year cycle of military coups, violent street protests and paralyzing political instability.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Despite ongoing talks, the White House has been briefed that the US military could be ready for an attack by the weekend, after a buildup in recent days of air and naval assets in the Middle East, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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But before cameras venture into the room with the patient, Dana gives recent nursing school graduate Emma (Laëtitia Hollard) — and the audience — an overview.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Style on the step and repeat, however, remained fresh and fun.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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When a new Instagram account makes sense If your feed still feels off after manual cleanup, starting fresh is the most effective reset.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Vernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernal. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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