scarab

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Recent Examples of scarab 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 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 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 Archaeologists say Nitzan picked up an ancient Canaanite scarab that dates to the Middle Bronze Age. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scarab
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarab
Noun
  • The slender figures wear precious garments, enhanced with cabochons and pearls, and adorned with ornaments.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • The pieces in the collection are made to order with era-appropriate carnelian cabochons or faceted sapphires.
    Jinnie Lee Laura Regensdorf Elissa Suh Roxanne Fequiere, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • This Is the End, Segel supported his friend with an uncredited cameo.
    Brendan Le, People.com, 6 June 2025
  • Hendrix recently reunited with Lindsay Lohan for a cameo in Disney's upcoming Freakier Friday.
    Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Courtesy of No Diet Club Paris is a place where prize-winning baguettes make front-page news.
    Eleanor Aldridge, AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
  • The drop earrings feature round and baguette diamonds dangling down to the pearls and have been exclusively worn by Princess Kate since 2016.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • The invasive species preyed on the solitaire’s eggs, destroyed its nests and competed with it for food.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • In December 2023, PEOPLE confirmed that Lutes popped the question with a bespoke pear-shape diamond solitaire engagement ring created by N.Y.C. luxury jewelry boutique Material Good.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The teardrop shape of the pear-cut diamond adds a touch of uniqueness for someone whose tastes are a little less traditional.
    Jené Luciani Sena may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
  • An iconic example of this is the hand ax, which is a core that’s been flaked into a teardrop shape.
    John K. Murray, The Conversation, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • Parker dazzled in a baby blue suit, while her daughter opted for an all black three-piece set with rhinestone embellishments on the top.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 6 June 2025
  • The rest of her toes were equally citrusy, with yellow French tips accented with cute orange rhinestones.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 June 2025

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“Scarab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarab. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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