Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of zircon
The team first crushes the rocks into fine grains and separates out the zircons using dense liquids and magnetic fields.
—
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
Assessing these characteristics, the study authors traced the zircons’ origins to Greenland and to time periods between 0.5 billion and 3 billion years ago.
—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
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
Assessing these characteristics, the study authors traced the zircons’ origins to Greenland and to time periods between 0.5 billion and 3 billion years ago.
—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
Noun
-
At a distance, the staunch political history of carnival can be easy to overlook on Instagram feeds full of beautiful Black people clad in feathers and rhinestones or neon paint and charcoal.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
23 Aug. 2025
-
The pop star also wore a push-up bra top made of glittering rhinestones — while giving the camera a sultry look from inside a tub of water, face full of makeup — for the album's main cover.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Procase Travel-size Jewelry Box Rather than toss your rings, bracelets, and earrings into a clear Ziploc bag, scoop up this $9 travel-friendly jewelry case ahead of your next flight.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
-
Meanwhile, the jewelry designer embraced the look in a coordinating blazer and trousers while also sporting a animal-print hat, layers of bracelets and a beaded brown handbag.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Here, the pièce de résistance is a stunning statement necklace, complete with a diamond bird, a strand of cabochon turquoise, gold and diamond feathers, and a cabochon turquoise drop.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
-
In bathrooms, glass tiles can serve as an alternative to traditional cabochon materials.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Let the paste sit for 15 minutes, scrub with a soft brush or cloth, and rinse with clean water.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
-
For filling, in a small bowl stir together ½ cup butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until a smooth paste forms.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Golden scarabs are scattered in each level and are a reward for players who thoroughly explore the world.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
30 July 2025
-
One of his noticeable effects on the business has been changes in one of its signature styles: the scarab, the beetle-looking design much like the ancient Egyptian symbol for good luck.—
Kathleen Beckett,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Noun
-
The president made a surprise on-field cameo at Chelsea FC’s win at the World Cup Final in New Jersey in July.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
-
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts makes a cameo, as well, but Normani is rooting for another Pennsylvania team.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The lobster and crab on a baguette at Linden in Los Angeles is a knuckle sandwich that’s also a knuckle sandwich.—
Andy Wang,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
-
To serve, slice a baguette into quarter-inch pieces, brush with some olive oil and lightly toast under the broiler.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
The Prada Fine Jewelry Couleur Vivante collection comprises drop earrings, solitaire rings, line bracelets and rivière necklaces, with unconventional combinations of amethysts, aquamarines, madeira citrines, pink morganites and oro-verde peridots used throughout.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
-
The now-iconic ring features a 12-carat oval Ceylon sapphire set in 18-carat white gold and is surrounded by 14 solitaire diamonds.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Zircon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zircon. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share