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Recent Examples of laurel
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
And never rests on that laurel but is always pushing herself to expand as an artist.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
This is not a laurel to be rested upon; true satisfaction and mission-fulfillment only comes with ascent to the peak of college basketball.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Pratesi’s Impero line, which includes sheets, towels, and this cozy cotton terry robe, is embroidered with a laurel leaf design that recalls famous leaders from Julius Caesar to Napoleon Bonaparte.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
And never rests on that laurel but is always pushing herself to expand as an artist.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
This is not a laurel to be rested upon; true satisfaction and mission-fulfillment only comes with ascent to the peak of college basketball.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Pratesi’s Impero line, which includes sheets, towels, and this cozy cotton terry robe, is embroidered with a laurel leaf design that recalls famous leaders from Julius Caesar to Napoleon Bonaparte.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laurel
Noun
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Seconds ago, before the OR door burst open, the white bony crown of the patient’s hip lay beneath Smith’s scalpel.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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The city’s directors have apparently decided that if crowns are going to be fought over, audiences might as well sweat a little, too.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The first course was a tumble of fresh vegetables, ribbons of zucchini plus Romano beans, sweet peppers and radish from Fireclay Farm, tossed in a delicate bagna cauda dressing.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Shortly after noon on Friday, the business owners lined up for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Just to see the Cannes logo or insignia, that was enough to pick the movie.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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At the center of the Crew-13 patch is a golden dragon, which is both a reference to the name of SpaceX’s capsule and the golden horses depicted on the Apollo 13 insignia.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And while track and field adopted the dual-advancement and dual-medal system, the policy does not easily translate to head-to-head contact sports or other athletic competitions, creating what critics see as a glaring inconsistency across the state.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Cynthia Erivo shows off her medal after being named a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Prince William in Windsor, England, on May 19.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Both were keen to win the title, but also prove who was the boss of the continent.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Here's who took home the show's most coveted title at the live finale in Los Angeles and the $2 million that comes with it.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Like her mother, Bella wore dazzling silver jewelry, including a pendant necklace and stud earrings.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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First Up Momentum for silver and gold prices stalled Friday as inflationary fears sent the precious metals into a slump.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Diaz was a gold glover in the field against Richards.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Consequently, Treasury yields are elevated relative to year-to-date lows and gold, despite retreating from its January peak, continues to signal that institutional safe-haven demand has not evaporated.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Danaïde, a bronze head dating to 1913, carried a $100 million estimate upon request going into the sale, placing it well above the artist’s current auction record.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
18 May 2026
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Greeley police are asking for the public's help in identifying suspects wanted in the theft of a bronze statue from Glenmere Park.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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“Laurel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laurel. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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