ZIRCON Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

zircon

noun

Definition of zircon

as in rhinestone

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rough

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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

What’s even better is that there’s a belt to fit any festival dress code, from western concho belts, dramatic fringe or tassel belts, to sparkling rhinestone styles.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
Your metallic belts or rhinestone bags from the early 2000s might be worth a second chance in the sunlight.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026

Definition of rhinestone

Noun

Few jewels embody that idea as effortlessly as the tennis necklace, which has become a modern jewelry staple.

— Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
On Saturday and Sunday, the free festival will welcome more than 140 artists and makers selling their handmade goods, artwork, jewelry, vintage items, beer and specialty foods, according to a news release.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of jewelry

Noun

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
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

Joining Evans and Taylor-Joy are Vincent Cassel and Salma Hayek as a billionaire couple hosting the event, as well as Charli xcx as pop star Mother Nature in a small cameo.

— Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
And then there’s the Ren Faire episode, where a McPoyle brothers’ cameo portends a closing joke so distressing my innocent little brain rejected all the warnings of its arrival.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of cameo

Noun

Bo kho is a Vietnamese dish of beef braised in a flavorful broth with lemongrass, star anise, cinnamon, and garlic, commonly eaten with baguette.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
The required ingredients included plums, farro, a can of chickpeas, summer squash and a baguette.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 30 July 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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