ariel
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(in Shakespeare'sTempest ) a spirit of the air who is required to use his magic to help Prospero.
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Astronomy. one of the moons of the planet Uranus.
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Aerospace. one of a series of British satellites that studied the ionosphere, cosmic rays, and x-rays.
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Also Arielle a first name.
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Etymology
Origin of ariel
First recorded in 1825–35, ariel is from the dialectal Arabic word aryal
Example Sentences
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Sustainability was formally evaluated in the study using Path2Green software, developed by a team led by Professor Mauricio Ariel Rostagno of FCA-UNICAMP, who also supervised Bragagnolo's postdoctoral research and coordinated the project.
From Science Daily
A common theme in developed markets over the past year is an active effort to reduce reliance on the U.S., according to Henry Mallari-D’Auria, chief investment officer of global and emerging markets equities at Ariel Investments.
From Barron's
"We offer an alternative," said tricycle owner Ariel Estrada, 54, while acknowledging that Havana's fleet of three-wheelers was grossly unequal to Cubans' needs.
From Barron's
Ariel G. Ruiz Soto — a senior policy analyst at the Migration Policy Institute, a Washington, D.C., think tank — said Bovino’s exit, if true, could represent a pivotal moment in immigration enforcement in the nation’s interior.
From Los Angeles Times
The situation has worsened since the beginning of 2024, when gangs forced then-prime minister Ariel Henry to resign.
From Barron's
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