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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
Adjective
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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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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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Children, teens make up majority of cases in Kansas Children and teens account for the vast majority of cases, with 22 involving children 4 years and younger, 18 involving children between 5 an 10, seven involving children between 11 and 13, and four between 14 and 17.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The statue represents a traditional World War I American infantry soldier and a modern American infantryman.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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In India, wine culture takes off — with a vineyard scene that’s worth a trip A postcard from the sunrise side of Islamorada in the Florida Keys Florida News Meet Orlando’s dinkiest diva: Pearl, the world’s shortest dog Her origin story is a modern tale of love, attitude and cloning.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 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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But the cost of building new schools can range from $50 million to more than $100 million, based on recent contracts and estimates in South Florida school districts.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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What to expect: Impeccably fresh seafood, flown in daily and displayed on ice like edible sculpture.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Savor fresh seafood and waterfront views at area restaurants, enjoy craft beer at local breweries, and shop locally at The District, a colorful collection of shops and restaurants.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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“Vernal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vernal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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