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Recent Examples of zircon
Glaciers leave fingerprints Using world-leading equipment at Curtin’s John de Laeter Centre, the team analyzed more than 500 zircon crystals, one of the most durable minerals on Earth.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
The rock sample didn’t contain a tough mineral known as a zircon — the easiest and most reliable way to date old rock formations — and little is definitive when dealing with rocks and minerals that have histories spanning more than 4 billion years.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
The only way that the uranium-lead ratio can be compatible with the hafnium in the zircons, Whitehouse argued, is if the zircons that settled in the silt had crystallized around 2.8 billion years ago, constraining the organic carbon to being no older than that.
—Howard Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2025
Melting the lunar surface through extensive volcanism is one way to reset the zircons.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 May 2025
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
The rock sample didn’t contain a tough mineral known as a zircon — the easiest and most reliable way to date old rock formations — and little is definitive when dealing with rocks and minerals that have histories spanning more than 4 billion years.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025
The only way that the uranium-lead ratio can be compatible with the hafnium in the zircons, Whitehouse argued, is if the zircons that settled in the silt had crystallized around 2.8 billion years ago, constraining the organic carbon to being no older than that.
—Howard Lee, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2025
Melting the lunar surface through extensive volcanism is one way to reset the zircons.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zircon
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Some of the stranger things found in 2025 included dentures with two teeth, breast milk, 420 donuts, a 75-gallon fish tank, a textured photo with a rhinestone picture of Jesus, 2 pounds of blue raspberry Gushers, and a full kitchen faucet.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Her floor-skimming hemline featured a rhinestone trim that trailed up her skirt, adding some extra sparkle to every step.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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This stretchy one-piece is a simple grab-and-go outfit that works just as well for running errands as for a night out with the girls when styled with jewelry and accessories.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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An icy blue halter dress can be dressed up with kitten heels and glitzy jewelry for your ceremony, and re-styled with fresh accessories for a black-tie event like a gala or an opera opening months from now.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Three rings set with cabochon gems from Bulgari will also go under the hammer.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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But that was far from the only sparkle; just check out her Bulgari High Jewelry sapphire-and-diamond pieces, including a necklace with a 50-carat oval cut cabochon sapphire.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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In true TikTok fashion, the ingredient has now been rebranded as an overnight beauty ritual, with creators slathering on opaque layers of the chalky paste in pursuit of calmer, clearer, supposedly glowier skin by morning.—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Users can enter a prompt, upload a PDF or DOCX, paste notes, or provide a link.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is a scarab beetle about 3/8-inch long.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride is an indoor coaster based on The Mummy film franchise, launching riders through a tomb past treasures, warrior mummies, and those pesky scarab beetles.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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Starring in Raimi’s original trilogy, which included The Evil Dead (1981), Evil Dead II (1987) and Army of Darkness (1993), Campbell briefly reprised his role as Ash for a post-credits cameo in Fede Álvarez’s 2013 reboot.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
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Dolph Lundgren, the He-Man of that ‘80s film, has a quick cameo in a meta scene near in the beginning of the new movie as a guy at the gym.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Raj wore $37,090 Classic Crescent RoyalT hoops in 18-karat white gold with baguette and round-brilliant diamonds, then added a $6,190 Founder’s Collection emerald east-west semi-bezel engagement setting in 14-karat white gold.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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Pair with breadsticks or a crusty baguette for a meal that will fill your house with good smells.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
24 May 2026
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These jewelry collections and pieces range from subtle gradient and solitaire designs using Desert diamonds and are available at both independent and large-scale jewelers including Jared Jewelers, Reeds Jewelers and more.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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For a modern twist on the classic solitaire, to-be-weds may consider getting an east-west engagement ring or having the stone placed in a bezel setting.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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“Zircon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zircon. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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