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as in green
covered with a thick healthy natural growth
they loved to go for picnics in the lush woodlands
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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
lush desserts that are well worth the boatload of calories
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
those were lush times for the gambling industry, which kept building ever grander casinos
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as in sensual
pleasing to the physical senses
I could listen to the baritone's lush voice for hours
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as in fertile
producing abundantly
his lush fields were the envy of neighboring farmers
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as in alcoholic
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
she accused him of being a lush and a spendthrift
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as in booze
slang
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
you guys can drink if you want, but I'm laying off the lush
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Recent Examples of lush
Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
In his final book, Amazônia, Salgado with his signature style, captured the lives of Indigenous communities, their sustainable traditions, and the lush river landscapes of the Amazon Rainforest.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2023
In West Long Beach, Ms. Hollins has lived and worked for the past 30 years out of her one-story ranch house, set on a property lush with trees, native plants and shrubbery.
—Eileen Guo, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2023
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Adjective
Over in the Ocean Journey building, visitors can encounter playful penguins, sand tiger sharks, lemurs, and butterflies floating through a lush tropical garden.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
In his final book, Amazônia, Salgado with his signature style, captured the lives of Indigenous communities, their sustainable traditions, and the lush river landscapes of the Amazon Rainforest.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Noun
Bell's Brewery has big plans for 2023: 5 top takeaways WeldWerks opened in Greeley in 2015 and quickly became a cult favorite in a state lush with craft beer.
—Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2023
In West Long Beach, Ms. Hollins has lived and worked for the past 30 years out of her one-story ranch house, set on a property lush with trees, native plants and shrubbery.
—Eileen Guo, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lush
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Belichick made his way back into the green room and finished his popcorn.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Nelly Korda of the United States embraces Lottie Woad of England on the 18th green following their round during the first round of the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open 2025 at Dundonald Links Golf Course on July 24, 2025 in Troon, Scotland.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Homelessness is still rampant — and the idea of homeownership feels like a cruel joke to the many millions of households in the Golden State with income far higher than the national median of $75,000.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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With both systems under one leader, speculation is rampant that Broward’s two health districts will merge.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 July 2025
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And the vistas of sea and cityscape are as delicious as the food.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Try cream of coconut in place of heavy whipping cream for a subtle, but delicious, coconut flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 July 2025
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Although television viewership has declined, the wrestling industry today is financially thriving due to revenue streams such as media rights deals, sponsorships, and live events.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Far from the central city of Bari, and challenging to maintain, even those that remained farms were no longer independent and thriving communities.—
Aileen Weintraub,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 July 2025
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The look featured a high slit, which once again added a sensual touch.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
17 July 2025
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For Summer 2025, Gomez is going for this flirty, sensual ’90s style—with some more contemporary modifications.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
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Their investments have triggered a wave of innovation and attracted intense enthusiasm from venture capital, creating fertile ground for rapid technological evolution.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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By the time the Leo New Moon arrives on the 24th, the second half of the week becomes fertile ground for visioning and rebirth.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
20 July 2025
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Leonard was an alcoholic whose drinking began in high school.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Pete’s brother, a former hockey player who misses his glory days, is an alcoholic who cares for the family’s large mink farm.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
15 June 2025
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Ozzy does his thing, making the music, playing the music, and staying off drugs and booze; Sharon does hers, managing Ozzy’s career, managing Ozzy, making the business decisions, counting the money, looking after Ozzfest, looking after Ozzy.—
Erik Hedegaard,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
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Gasoline turned out to be more efficient and better for engines, so ethanol mostly ended up in solvents and booze.—
Michael Grunwald
July 21,
Literary Hub,
21 July 2025
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“Lush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lush. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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