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The zircon grain may contain the oldest direct evidence of ancient hot water on the red planet, which may have provided environments such as hot springs that are associated with life on Earth.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
The signature of Earth’s early rain was found inside zircon crystals from the Hadean Eon.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Sep. 2024
For instance, there are rare lunar zircon minerals that suggest the moon was born about 4.5 billion years ago.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
On Earth, zircons from hydrothermal systems — which form when water is heated by subsurface volcanic activity like the upward flow of hot magma — have similar patterns to those found in Black Beauty.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
The signature of Earth’s early rain was found inside zircon crystals from the Hadean Eon.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 2 Sep. 2024
For instance, there are rare lunar zircon minerals that suggest the moon was born about 4.5 billion years ago.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
On Earth, zircons from hydrothermal systems — which form when water is heated by subsurface volcanic activity like the upward flow of hot magma — have similar patterns to those found in Black Beauty.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for zircon
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There is also room for maximalist flair such as back pocket designs with bows, bold stitching and rhinestones.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 May 2025
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Meanwhile, her brows were equally shimmering: they were dressed up with black rhinestones Bad Bunny paid homage to his heritage by accessorizing his multiple-shades-of-brown Prada suit with a Puerto Rican pava hat.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2025
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Beyoncé took the stage in Chicago over the weekend during her Cowboy Carter Tour, debuting a bespoke piece of jewelry designed exclusively for the occasion.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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The iconic Swiss brand, founded in 1983, specializes in watches and jewelry for men and women.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
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Jennie Kim in Chanel The South Korean rapper singer and Blackpink member wore a full Chanel look, a black leather and satin jumpsuit adorned with pearled cabochons, strings of pearls and matching hat and shoes, along with a Chanel High jewelry Ruban Ring in white gold and diamonds.—
Shannon Adducci,
Robb Report,
5 May 2025
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The ring features a principal cabochon stone, or a rounded, polished center gem.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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The warmth of the spice paste on the chicken plays nicely with the sweet-and-spicy salad dressing.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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For ages 3-6—after which kids can typically rinse with water and spit out the paste—a slightly larger pea-sized dollop suffices.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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Nitzan discovered the scarab during a family outing at the Tel Azekah archaeological site near the city of Beit Shemesh.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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The amulet Ziv found is shaped like a scarab or a beetle, the Israel Antiquities Authority said in the news release.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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My only tangible evidence was a necklace my mother had left behind—a cameo carved into shell that depicted her countenance.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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Because the movie was filmed on Martha’s Vineyard, many of their friends had cameo appearances, and they’re expected to be included in activations the brand will host on the Vineyard and in its stores this summer.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
12 May 2025
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The bodice of the gown included a waistline cutout and sweetheart neckline embellished with a sparkly 1965 floral brooch from Cartier Paris, which included a Burmese ruby surrounded by baguette diamonds.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Everything from leafy salads to grilled fish sandwiches served on authentic baguettes make for a perfectly light seaside lunch, though the real highlight is the fresh seafood tower, shared with a bottle of rosé or refreshing cocktails.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Genetic analysis reveals that the closest relative to the dodo bird is the Rodrigues solitaire, which also went extinct.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Among the finds in 2024 were an 18-karat white gold solitaire diamond ring valued at $39,000 and an 18-karat gold Rolex President Oyster Perpetual Day-Date watch valued at $20,000.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Zircon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zircon. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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