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

Wagoner, a country crooner known for his rhinestone suits, was a veteran hitmaker who gave Parton her big break by casting her on his show.

— Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
So Sherman bought a bunch of funky fabric and cheap rhinestone jewelry and recreated the poses herself, as only the great artist of our postmodern age could.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of rhinestone

Noun

The exhibition highlights how trade routes connected the Arabian Gulf, East Africa, India, China, and Southeast Asia through the exchange of spices, pearls, textiles, jewelry, and religious beliefs.

— Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Smash-and-grab jewelry store thief Deavyn Holt ran last week through a Fort Worth mall and its parking lot as an armed security guard chased, according to a police account.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of jewelry

Noun

Napa leather linings, a cabochon clasp inlaid with white mother-of-pearl, and interchangeable silk tassels available in 12 colors to encourage customers’ personalization rounded out the style.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of cabochon

Noun

The same thinking applies to the tomato paste left in a can or the extra chicken breast in a package.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Instead of the traditional avocado, Pittol makes the pistachio-green Venezuelan condiment with labneh, aji amarillo paste and plenty of fresh herbs.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of paste

Noun

The Kool-Aid man never comes crashing through the wall; there’s no cameo from Big Red’s kissing couple.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
Obviously Michael Weatherly would not be here for a cameo if not for Mark Harmon’s wholesale return to his character.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of cameo

Noun

Order a glass of chenin and a few cicchetti, Venice’s answer to tapas (slices of baguette topped with mortadella, artichoke or pâté), then find a seat by the water.

— Mary Holland, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026
Chanel and Paris Fashion Week go hand-in-hand like a fresh baguette and butter.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of baguette

Noun

The construction is as much about visual effect as engineering, with the intersecting lines lending a sense of movement to an otherwise traditional solitaire silhouette.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
What to Look for in Solitaire Engagement Rings When shopping for solitaire engagement rings, first consider the solitaire design itself.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of solitaire

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