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Recent Examples of carpet
Modesto Pink and white almond blossoms carpet the orchards surrounding Modesto each late February to early March, making this agricultural hub a beautiful yet unexpected photo opportunity.
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Instead of emerging spring plants and wildflowers, the forest is carpeted with decaying black oak leaves blown from nearby trees while a few still cling to nearly naked branches.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Time hits differently on the Aeolians, particularly on sleepy Salina, whose volcanic slopes are carpeted in wild capers and whose lava-houses and fishing villages appear cantilevered over the cliffs, with views of a smoking Stromboli.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Stinky and unsightly fish kills have become a nearly annual occurrence, and the emerald sea grass that used to carpet much of the bay is vanishing at an alarming rate.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
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Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Instead of emerging spring plants and wildflowers, the forest is carpeted with decaying black oak leaves blown from nearby trees while a few still cling to nearly naked branches.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
Time hits differently on the Aeolians, particularly on sleepy Salina, whose volcanic slopes are carpeted in wild capers and whose lava-houses and fishing villages appear cantilevered over the cliffs, with views of a smoking Stromboli.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Stinky and unsightly fish kills have become a nearly annual occurrence, and the emerald sea grass that used to carpet much of the bay is vanishing at an alarming rate.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 10 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carpet
Verb
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The result is often rich, sensorial textures that rinse clean, boost elasticity and shine, and leave hair bouncy (not flat or coated).—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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When you’re done, the surface should be coated with just a light touch of oil that adds to its shine without feeling greasy.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
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The stint at left-back may be temporary, and an attempt to cover up squad deficiencies, but the school of thought at Everton heading into the campaign was that last season’s Branthwaite and Tarkowski partnership was their best way forward.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Cherry blossom graphics cover the oversize headboards of each bed as the focal point in an otherwise minimal space, while suites include floor-to-ceiling graphic murals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Carpet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carpet. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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