zircon

noun

Definition of zirconnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zircon
  1. rhinestone
  2. jewelry
  3. cabochon
  4. paste
  5. scarab
  6. cameo
  7. baguette
  8. solitaire
Noun
  • One included a backless number with rhinestone beading, while another took on more of a Greek look with a deep neckline and material that draped over her arms down to the floor.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Jones’ cellphone, rhinestone sandals, belt and white sunglasses were unaccounted for.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of rhinestone
Noun
  • The pair share trade in many of the same sectors, including energy, vehicles, heavy machinery, aircraft, pharmaceuticals, gems and jewelry, furniture, clothing and a host of foods and drinks.
    — Jenni Reid,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The Met Store sells jewelry, home gifts, books, stationery, and other knick-knacks inspired by the art, architecture, and gardens of medieval Europe.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of jewelry
Noun
  • The brooch itself featured his feather friend, done up in white and yellow diamonds, perched atop a cabochon lapis lazuli.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The symbol has been translated into an 18-karat gold medallion set with cabochon garnets and pavé diamonds, available exclusively at the Mount Street store.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Definition of cabochon
Noun
  • The yogurt also helps to temper the heat from smoky-spicy gochujang, the assertive and versatile Korean hot pepper paste.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Villa creates a homemade cleaning paste of three parts baking soda to one part water for hard-to-remove residue.
    — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of paste
Noun
  • Maridueña played Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate who gains superpowers when an alien scarab latches on to him.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is a scarab beetle about 3/8-inch long.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Definition of scarab
Noun
  • Cristiano Ronaldo’s cameo for United against Bolton Wanderers a year earlier was entertaining, but Rooney’s debut was just stunning.
    — Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The movie stars Pamela Anderson and Murray Bartlett as Brooke’s concerned children and includes cameo roles from Edgar Ramirez and Lena Waithe.
    — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of cameo
Noun
  • This means a baguette and a roll are the same—but a bagel and a pretzel are different.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Adorned with emerald beads, onyx, and various cuts of diamonds—including square, troidia, and baguette—the stunning set is priced at $149,000.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of baguette
Noun
  • Her engagement ring featured a 12-carat oval blue Ceylon sapphire surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds and set in 18-karat white gold.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Since marrying The 1975 drummer George Daniel in July 2025, Charli has worn a vintage, round-diamond solitaire engagement ring, reportedly sourced from Claude Morady Estate Jewelry, with a chunky, sculptural platinum wedding band.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of solitaire

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