ZIRCON Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

zircon

noun

Definition of zircon

as in rhinestone

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Recent Examples of zircon 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 Melting the lunar surface through extensive volcanism is one way to reset the zircons. — Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 8 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 See All Example Sentences for zircon

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Noun

Her nail artist, Zola Ganzorigt, created a similar look in June, bedazzling Jenner’s pale pink Gel-X extensions with rhinestone French tips.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 20 June 2026
Celebrity nail artist Brittney Boyce dresses up a bright pastel green French mani with rhinestone details that add some shine to the overall look.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 June 2026

Definition of rhinestone

Noun

The duo absconded with eight pieces of jewelry—including tiaras, a brooch, necklaces, and earrings—collectively valued at more than €88 million.

— Tessa Solomon for ARTnews, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
Just be sure to style with glitzy gold jewelry for a moment of glam, especially if your day involves some retail therapy or sunset cocktails.

— Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 14 July 2026

Definition of jewelry

Noun

At the Paris premiere, Hathaway paired her brown Louis Vuitton gown with a Bulgari high jewelry gold choker centered on a cabochon sapphire and traced in pavé diamonds.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 16 July 2026
The peas themselves are piled like cabochons over a thin pastry shell, dressed in a tart citrus vinaigrette and studded with slivers of pickled shallots that deliver bracing little sparks of brine against the crisp sweetness of the legumes.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 10 May 2026

Definition of cabochon

Noun

Worse still, their neural activity actually decreased over successive assignments; by the end, many were defaulting to copy-paste.

— Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Baking soda can also be mixed with water to create a mildly abrasive paste perfect for tackling baked-on oven stains and cleaning bathroom grout.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026

Definition of paste

Noun

Save for a Will Ferrell cameo and a couple appearances from boxing announcer Michael Buffer, there weren’t many crossovers in Citizens Bank Park.

— Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026
Williams came on in the 83rd minute and looked quite promising, surely enough for more than a cameo in the final on Sunday.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Definition of cameo

Noun

Combine 3 cups 3/8-inch white bread cubes (either baguette or country white) with 2 large cloves garlic (minced), 1/4 teaspoon salt and 3 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; toss.

— Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 July 2026
The two precious stones sit atop a bypass-style band of yellow gold and platinum, and tapered baguette diamonds accent the centerpiece.

— Moises Mendez II, InStyle, 29 June 2026

Definition of baguette

Noun

Note di Luce reimagines the classic solitaire through a suite of seven rings featuring unexpected diamond colors, distinctive cuts and bespoke settings.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
The post offered a glimpse of the couple's celebration, beginning with a smiling selfie in which Stewart showed off her engagement ring — an oval solitaire diamond set on a gold band.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

Definition of solitaire

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