as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
a beautiful, verdant field
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Recent Examples of verdant
Long renowned for its verdant landscapes and historic temples, the Indonesian island of Bali draws droves of tourists each year to surf and sunbathe along its sandy shores—but in recent years, this influx of international visitors has caused serious strain on its local communities.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Its private park, overlooking a verdant valley, was the work of French landscape artist Edouard André, who also designed the city park across the street.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
As a bonus, the verdant flavor of the tomatoes mingles well with the botanical notes of the gin.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
But within just a couple of years, the banks were transformed into verdant corridors of grasses and shrubs.
—Nick Oxford, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Its private park, overlooking a verdant valley, was the work of French landscape artist Edouard André, who also designed the city park across the street.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
As a bonus, the verdant flavor of the tomatoes mingles well with the botanical notes of the gin.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
But within just a couple of years, the banks were transformed into verdant corridors of grasses and shrubs.
—Nick Oxford, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdant
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There’s a rare beauty in waking up to the reddish-orange glow of the morning sun over lush vineyards after a good night’s sleep under a twinkling night sky.—
Rafael Peña,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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With a set that featured lush green hills and intricate cultural motifs, the visuals matched the depth of his message: Puerto Rican culture was front and center — not for explanation but for celebration.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
12 July 2025
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The little green fruits are also bursting with vitamins C, E and K and antioxidants known to protect against cancer, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, according to Pasricha.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Princess Kate also accessorized her look with the purple and green bow tie pin that represents her patron role of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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For grown people, to dwell too long on such flights of fancy is suspect.—
Book Marks
July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 July 2025
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It’s based on measurements of tick nymphs and full grown ticks in sample areas.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Serving your leafy greens in an equally lush salad bowl just feels right.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
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To address this gap, the authors advocate for a substantial increase in fruit and vegetable production, with a focus on nutrient-dense produce such as berries, leafy greens and carrots.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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Where the Earth has a dense atmosphere, abundant water and life, Mars is a desiccated, lifeless world where even the prospects of finding fossil bacteria are a long shot.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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On Friday at 6:54 a.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS Blacksburg VA in effect until 9 a.m.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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“Verdant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdant. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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