* The vernal equinox marks the official start of spring. (This sentence uses the word in its literal meaning, referring to the spring season.)
* The park was filled with the vernal exuberance of blooming flowers and chirping birds. (This sentence uses the word to describe the feeling of new life and growth associated with spring.)
* After a long, harsh winter, the vernal air was a welcome change. (This sentence uses the word to describe the freshness and warmth of the spring air.)
* The artist's paintings captured the vernal beauty of the countryside. (This sentence uses the word to describe the beauty and vibrancy of nature in spring.)
* The vernal pools were teeming with life, as amphibians laid their eggs in the shallow water. (This sentence uses the word to refer to a specific type of seasonal wetland that appears in spring.)