as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
a beautiful, verdant field
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Recent Examples of verdant
Things to Do Some of Ithaca's best attractions are its waterfalls and gorges, including popular spots like Buttermilk Falls and Taughannock Falls state parks, which both feature cascading waterfalls surrounded by verdant forests.
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Kelsey Fowler, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
Ah, the English countryside, a place of verdant Arthurian forests, bizzing bees, and fast-moving zombies driven by some nameless need to feast upon human flesh.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Way more verdant than Greenland.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Loesing used Sherwin Williams Iron Ore in Larissa’s office on the home’s main floor to give the space both warmth and a hip contrast with the verdant view outside.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Kelsey Fowler, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026
Ah, the English countryside, a place of verdant Arthurian forests, bizzing bees, and fast-moving zombies driven by some nameless need to feast upon human flesh.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Way more verdant than Greenland.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Loesing used Sherwin Williams Iron Ore in Larissa’s office on the home’s main floor to give the space both warmth and a hip contrast with the verdant view outside.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdant
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To resolve the issue, Jean engaged Italian artisans to paint out the imposing figure, leaving a nonetheless dramatic image of a charging red horse against a lush tropical background.—
Colleen Barry,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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The sprawling beer garden boasts lush greenery, comfortable seating, firepits, and open-air views perfect for gatherings of all sizes.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Overall, this study represents a new direction for finding TTE materials, paving the way for efficient waste heat recovery systems for a greener future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Though Atonement came out 19 years ago, the green silk dress worn by Keira Knightley’s character lives rent-free in my head as one of the most luxurious ensembles to be featured in film.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But for Brenda and Michael Leon’s two grown daughters, a lengthy court process is nothing new.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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She is survived by her husband, production designer Bo Welch, and her grown sons, Matthew and Luke.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Unlike other leafy greens, sorrel is a perennial plant in Zones 4-9.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Paths traversing the hillside, a wraparound porch and leafy terraces are integral to outside living at the Nittler Residence.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Mountain search and rescue crews are scouring the dense terrain and asking neighbors to check the scrub for any evidence, Lamie added.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cold front Tuesday Clouds will dominate Central Texas on Tuesday morning, along with areas of patchy to dense fog that could reduce visibility during the morning commute, especially west of Austin, where winds will be lighter.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Verdant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdant. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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