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Recent Examples of laurel
And though he’s hit his marker for claiming the world’s largest hotel gin collection, Bullock doesn’t seem to want to rest on his laurels.
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Adam Morganstern, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Guardiola is never one to rest on his tactical laurels, and the return of Haaland could lead to another tweak in light of Glasner’s comments.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 May 2025
In his own right, the Pulitzer-winning Lamar is also a legend, but like Bey, his is not resting on his laurels.
—Alex Gonzalez, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
In fact, part of what marks Cronenberg as one of the most exciting voices of his filmmaking generation (or any other) is a general refusal to rest on his laurels or his bad-boy reputation.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
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Adam Morganstern, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Guardiola is never one to rest on his tactical laurels, and the return of Haaland could lead to another tweak in light of Glasner’s comments.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 May 2025
In his own right, the Pulitzer-winning Lamar is also a legend, but like Bey, his is not resting on his laurels.
—Alex Gonzalez, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
In fact, part of what marks Cronenberg as one of the most exciting voices of his filmmaking generation (or any other) is a general refusal to rest on his laurels or his bad-boy reputation.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laurel
Noun
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By that time, Aspinall had already defended his interim crown, scoring a first-round knockout win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 in July 2024.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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This ornate crown, found in a burial site, is a first-of-its-kind discovery in the region.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Noun
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On Friday, four years later, the school is cutting the ribbon on its new courtroom.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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West Sacramento officials extolled a $16 million pedestrian and cyclist overpass that now connects neighborhoods straddling the Highway 50 portion of the Capital City Freeway at the project’s ribbon cutting Thursday.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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In the prequel, wildcard Edwards is discharged from the SEALs after an operation, and his coveted trident insignia is removed from his uniform.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Fashion as an insignia of belonging is at the forefront of the conversation.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The winning beers were made by breweries across the U.S. and globe, though surprisingly, given the style’s European roots, no breweries from Europe took home pilsner medals.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Now, despite clocking the fastest time in the state, Clara Adams went home without a medal.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The New Order film is only in development, however, along with many other titles.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
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Youssef jokes to Schwartzman about the estate’s title.—
Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The triptych is set in a silver and gilt mount, enhanced with colored enamel, precious stones, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and pearls, the Byzantium department said in its statement.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Its sunglasses, made from such materials as organic acetate, titanium, sterling silver and even 18k solid gold, can require 250 individual steps and as many as two years to make.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
2 June 2025
Noun
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And the rising price of gold didn’t seem to deter brands from gravitating to the precious metal.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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Platinum has returned as a precious metals star, delivery fat profits as investors rotate funds out of gold, the sector leader.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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During the Shang and Western Zhou dynasties, bronze vessels were primarily used for sacrifices to ancestors.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The competition’s silver medal went to 30-year-old Israeli-Russian Vitaly Starikov, and the bronze was awarded to an American, 26-year-old Minneapolis native Evren Ozel.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2025
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“Laurel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laurel. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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