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Recent Examples of zircon
The team first crushes the rocks into fine grains and separates out the zircons using dense liquids and magnetic fields.
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Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
To better understand the impact date, researchers analyzed the crystals of zircon minerals in the Stac Fada Member.
—Patrick Pester, Space.com, 12 May 2025
Testing that assumption, the study authors smashed the rocks and examined the tiny crystals, called zircons, that were trapped inside.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
The technique also typically needs kilograms of material to find enough uranium-containing zircon crystals, whereas ocean drill cores yield just grams.
—Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2024
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Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
To better understand the impact date, researchers analyzed the crystals of zircon minerals in the Stac Fada Member.
—Patrick Pester, Space.com, 12 May 2025
Testing that assumption, the study authors smashed the rocks and examined the tiny crystals, called zircons, that were trapped inside.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
The technique also typically needs kilograms of material to find enough uranium-containing zircon crystals, whereas ocean drill cores yield just grams.
—Howard Lee, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zircon
Noun
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Made from durable, high-quality denim and embellished with a rhinestone belt, these jeans are well worth the splurge.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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Some collections added sparkle via lurex blends and rhinestone embellishments, while others incorporated patchwork and destruction.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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The discount site is known for its great deals on designer clothing, shoes, and jewelry, and its latest offerings include savings on brands like On Running, Golden Goose, Birkenstock, Hoka, Veja, and Ugg.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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For her first state trip of the year, Queen Mary of Denmark has selected some of the most special jewelry in her collection.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
30 Jan. 2026
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The late Princess of Wales often wore the sapphire cabochon and diamond cluster earrings for royal engagements, wearing them as both double drops and studs over the years.—
Isaac Bickerstaff,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
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These included Mirasol, which is named after the El Mirasol villa — one of architect Addison Mizner’s most famous designs — and played with volumes, cabochon cuts and a mix of gold, pink opal and freshwater pearls in a chunky ring, earrings and a standout long necklace.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Use Homemade Spray To make a batch, combine 1 garlic bulb, 1 small onion, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a food processor or blender and process into a paste.—
Jon VanZile,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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Never copy, paste and run any commands on any device.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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On board this ship were 10 tons of copper ingots, ceramic jars full of wine from Cyprus and oil from the Levant, glass beads, an Egyptian scarab of Queen Nefertiti of Egypt, and Aegean pots.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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In one scene, Elizabeth wears an elaborate necklace of jeweled scarabs, a direct reference to the character’s interest in insects and science.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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The reality star and influencer has a cameo in Charli's film debut.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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The cameo offers a glimpse of the couple, who in 2017 would enter the White House as president and first lady.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Arrange baguette slices on a rimmed baking sheet; broil in oven until lightly golden on 1 side, about 2 minutes.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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The actress paired the frock with two-tone pumps, a baguette purse, and porcelain drop earrings.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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The combination set the leggings-and-heel unit as the look’s main structure, while small hoop earrings, a solitaire ring and black rectangular sunglasses completed the look.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
21 Jan. 2026
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In another snap, the couple can be seen embracing with big smiles as Powell shows off her new jewelry, seemingly a round solitaire diamond ring.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Zircon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zircon. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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