as in youthful
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Recent Examples of vernal
This refers to its connection with the vernal equinox — the official first day of spring — and the Easter holiday.
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Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Thursday marks the first day of spring – or in science terms, the vernal equinox!
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Every year, Easter falls on the first Sunday following the first ecclesiastical full moon that occurs on or after the day of the vernal equinox, according to the Astronomical Applications Department of the U.S. Naval Observatory.
—Pam Defiglio, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
That's because Earth is currently in an ideal position for dazzling auroras, thanks to its proximity to the vernal equinox, which occurred on March 20.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Thursday marks the first day of spring – or in science terms, the vernal equinox!
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Every year, Easter falls on the first Sunday following the first ecclesiastical full moon that occurs on or after the day of the vernal equinox, according to the Astronomical Applications Department of the U.S. Naval Observatory.
—Pam Defiglio, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
That's because Earth is currently in an ideal position for dazzling auroras, thanks to its proximity to the vernal equinox, which occurred on March 20.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vernal
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The Parisians’ love of tradition and romance combined with its youthful modernism is the pull for me.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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What was at first written off as mere youthful rebellion, destined to fizzle out, ultimately yielded the appointment of a Deaf president, and helped galvanize the greater movement that led to the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act.—
John Hendrickson,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Binge drinking and alcohol use has been declining among young people.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
29 May 2025
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South Koreans aged 18-30 face some of the worst relative poverty rates among OECD countries, and the perception among young men is that 18-month compulsory national service puts them at a marked disadvantage to their female peers, who are exempt.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
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In modern times, Susan Ford, Chelsea Clinton, the Bush twins and the Obama sisters have all navigated their teenage and young adult years under the spotlight.—
Linda Marx,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The masterful update marries the home’s rich heritage with today’s modern conveniences.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Teams of a similar stature, such as Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth, Aston Villa, Brighton & Hove Albion and Brentford, have made significant progress, whereas West Ham look unrecognisable in comparison with their own recent highs.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Cuban Americans in south Florida have long clamored for a firmer hand with Havana, and the recent apprehensions of Hernández and several other former Cuban officials for deportation have been extremely popular among the politically powerful exile community.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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If not for these latest allegations, the thought was Zion very much could be in play in light of the Pelicans’ makeover of their front office and seeming desire for a fresh start.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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The new moon in your sign on January 29 will bring forward a fresh start in your finances as well as your life in general.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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“Vernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernal. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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