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Recent Examples of sundial
Inside the building are an Egyptian sundial and a Foucault pendulum.
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Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 28 Nov. 2024
The curving observation tower functions similarly to a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Designed like a huge sundial, the Arctic Henge casts shadows in precise locations between its arched gateways.
—Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024
Many older Ladakhi homes have an opening that lets the first rays of sun fall directly onto these earthen stoves, not only warming them before the cooking begins but also turning them into sundials.
—Smitha Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2023
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Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, 28 Nov. 2024
The curving observation tower functions similarly to a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Designed like a huge sundial, the Arctic Henge casts shadows in precise locations between its arched gateways.
—Samuel Sanders, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 July 2024
Many older Ladakhi homes have an opening that lets the first rays of sun fall directly onto these earthen stoves, not only warming them before the cooking begins but also turning them into sundials.
—Smitha Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sundial
Noun
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In pursuit of an hourglass figure, some patients (and their plastic surgeons) are exploring a dramatic new frontier in body contouring. April 10, 2025 In the late '80s, a tabloid suggested that Cher had undergone a risky rib removal surgery to narrow her waistline.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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The soft watercolor portrait print of his mother no less, on delicate sheer organzas, were standouts, as were his hourglass constructions and floral dimensional embroideries.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His intricate water clocks and automata were not only practical but also visually appealing.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Before time zones, people used other methods of telling time like sun dials and water clocks.—
Katie Wiseman,
The Indianapolis Star,
8 Mar. 2024
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Also of note: the two large round pushbuttons used to activate the stopwatch mechanism feature a fluted surface to help prevent slippage.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
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My dad has a little stopwatch and enjoys tracking me and analyzing my splits during my races.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Sundial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sundial. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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