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Recent Examples of laurel
At Pinecrest Gardens every vine and curve of bark will seem to conspire with this myth of a nymph who, resisting the god’s advances, turns into a laurel tree.
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Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
Somebody who is just living greatness and never rests on that laurel but is always pushing herself to expand as an artist.
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Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Despite its lightweight feel, the formula features a blend of 16 essential oils—pracaxi seed oil, bay laurel leaf oil, bergamot oil, and fennel seed oil among them.
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Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
The lifespan of a laurel oak is about 50 to 80 years — or sooner when stormy weather hits.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2026
Somebody who is just living greatness and never rests on that laurel but is always pushing herself to expand as an artist.
—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Despite its lightweight feel, the formula features a blend of 16 essential oils—pracaxi seed oil, bay laurel leaf oil, bergamot oil, and fennel seed oil among them.
—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
The lifespan of a laurel oak is about 50 to 80 years — or sooner when stormy weather hits.
—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laurel
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The cap’s crown is decorated with three clasping hands symbolizing unity and brotherhood.
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Taking its crown as the go-to sneaker color is black, with every celebrity from Bella Hadid to Dakota Johnson opting for a pair.
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In other cruise news, Carnival Cruise Line recently cut the ribbon on RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay, a private destination in the Bahamas shared with Holland America, featuring pristine beaches.
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Four-year-old Amari Abney and his big brother Aerius were at Friday's ribbon-cutting.
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The sixth-year coach locks his eyes on the man’s shirt and sees a Carolina Panthers insignia.
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The event has been held annually since 1948, and at the annual service, the sovereign invests any new Companions with the Order's insignia in the Throne Room of Windsor Castle.
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Tool Shed Brewing is an award-winning brewery, having won medals at multiple editions of the Canada Beer Cup.
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Miller has won six Olympic and 79 World Cup medals, including a gold medal for Alpine Combined at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
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Johnson started all 40 games for Michigan last season, emerging as a breakout sophomore after starting just eight games as a freshman at Illinois, and capped his rise with a double‑double in the national title game under May.
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Tennis player Althea Gibson became the first Black woman to win Wimbledon, claiming the women’s singles title.
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Originating from the lush forests of India, these beautiful begonias excel in hot, humid conditions, showcasing exotic tropical foliage in vivid emerald, red, silver, and burgundy hues.
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But in the past few years, his shop Freak House, located near Downtown Dadeland in Kendall, became the go-to spot for fashion-forward goths looking for platform boots, silver chains, dragon figurines and an array of funky fashion.
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While Dowell was largely dominant Friday, his second run did include a fall, one of many throughout the competition, even for a field that featured seven former gold medalists in the event.
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The gold Mega Ball ranges from 1 to 24.
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Ideal for containers or small garden beds, these dwarf French marigolds provide vibrant floral displays in rich reds that transition to orange, bronze, and gold over time.
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Brick pillars are embedded with bronze plaques listing the players and manager from each of the franchise’s three World Series championship teams.
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“Laurel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laurel. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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