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
  • 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
  • McDonnell was the head of a thriving $125 million company; had a $1 million stockpile of jewelry, antiques, and artwork; and held a number of investment properties, according to her bank loan application.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The man made the mother and son go into a closet and open a safe before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of jewelry, investigators said.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 11 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
  • Mash 2-3 tablespoons of roasted garlic into a paste and whisk into the mayonnaise along with the lemon juice.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Remove from heat and add ¼ cup all-purpose flour, whisking constantly until a paste forms.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Aug. 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
  • Romy’s guest-starring role comes over a month after Rob made a cameo in the second episode of the series, marking his last on-screen appearance.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • And Dad actually makes an uncredited vocal cameo on one of the album’s more blessedly strange tracks.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 9 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
  • 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
  • Note di Luce reimagines the classic solitaire through a suite of seven rings featuring unexpected diamond colors, distinctive cuts and bespoke settings.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of solitaire

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