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Recent Examples of whorl
The fingerprint-like whorls of Daedalia Planum are on the list of unknowns.
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Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The results: Twins had hair whorls that rotated in the same direction, indicating a strong genetic influence.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2024
Flowery details are sprouting from all sorts of handbags including 3D blossoms at Balmain and 3.1 Phillip Lim, oversized flower prints at Chanel, and whorls of fabrics and pearls shaped like rosettes at Simone Rocha.
—Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 9 July 2024
The squeaking fuzz balls had been deliberately bred, observed, and documented so that the young scientists could compare the patterns of their whorls and colorful splotches against Mendel’s math.
—Rachel Lance, WIRED, 16 Apr. 2024
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Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The results: Twins had hair whorls that rotated in the same direction, indicating a strong genetic influence.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2024
Flowery details are sprouting from all sorts of handbags including 3D blossoms at Balmain and 3.1 Phillip Lim, oversized flower prints at Chanel, and whorls of fabrics and pearls shaped like rosettes at Simone Rocha.
—Amanda Randone, refinery29.com, 9 July 2024
The squeaking fuzz balls had been deliberately bred, observed, and documented so that the young scientists could compare the patterns of their whorls and colorful splotches against Mendel’s math.
—Rachel Lance, WIRED, 16 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whorl
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North America's severe geomagnetic storm produces visible aurora Early in October, Americans from the northern U.S. and even as far south as Alabama had a chance to witness the striking rays, spirals and flickers of the northern lights.Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
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The exhibition, which is laid out in a spiral and split into 13 sections, also explores themes like anticolonialism and environmentalism.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024
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Using flowing yet distorted elements — from the walls to the furniture and even the oversized circular light fixture — the store is meant to mirror the signature curves of the brand’s eyewear.Thomas Waller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Keeler: Nix’s NFL curve reminds me of a young Labrador retriever.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
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The phono stage handles moving magnet (MM) cartridges but is not switchable to suit low-output moving coil (MC) types.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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This is a foam mattress that sleeps closer to a traditional coil mattress, at least at first.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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Finally, with a twist of the ambient magnetic field, tiny tornadoes swirl into existence, pirouetting in the darkness.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Sweet Potato Wedges Sweet potato wedges are a salty and sweet twist on traditional French fries.Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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While her curls are all-natural, the fringe around Palmers’ eyes has a little boost from something faux.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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While the actress appeared in CR Fashion Book with curls in September, her look when hitting the carpet is typically wearing her hair straight or in a chic updo.Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Whorl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whorl. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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