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Recent Examples of laurel
On the medal, the Virgil inscription surrounds a young man sitting under a laurel tree, listening to the Muse, and writing down her song.
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Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Reached by regular ferry connections from Tenerife, the island is defined by dramatic ravines, ancient laurel forests and villages where daily life moves at a slower rhythm.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Soap, Swarovski crystals and laurel leaf nails — when Sylvie Macmillan was a manicurist, collaborating with the biggest names in fashion and print media, her specialty was the ornate.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
As Leo chased Genesis around the kitchen, Rosalba and her mother prepared lunch—a delicious meal of chicken cooked in a broth of cinnamon, clove, laurel, and sour orange.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Reached by regular ferry connections from Tenerife, the island is defined by dramatic ravines, ancient laurel forests and villages where daily life moves at a slower rhythm.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Soap, Swarovski crystals and laurel leaf nails — when Sylvie Macmillan was a manicurist, collaborating with the biggest names in fashion and print media, her specialty was the ornate.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
As Leo chased Genesis around the kitchen, Rosalba and her mother prepared lunch—a delicious meal of chicken cooked in a broth of cinnamon, clove, laurel, and sour orange.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laurel
Noun
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Paradise walks away with the Class 3A Division II crown as North Texas sweeps the 3A and 4A title games.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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Harry Styles cruises into the weekend with a new chart crown, as Kiss All The Time.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Notably, the bandeau top had an intentionally unique neckline with geometric cutouts and layered fabric that created the illusion of unstitched ribbons A silver zipper ran from the mid-back to the hem of the skirt, which hit just below Gellar's knees.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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The March 6 grand opening was marked by a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music and giveaways.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to a press release, the Cincinnati Reds' team cans feature Budweiser's anniversary insignia, the team's wordmark on the front and a unique, vintage illustration that includes the Reds' classic logo, colors and uniforms.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Mar. 2026
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The drivers will also display their commands’ insignias on their cars.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Virtual participants will receive a runner kit delivered to their door, which includes a personalized virtual bib, race-day swag, and a commemorative finisher’s medal.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Picking a three-time Ballon d’Or nominee who has six Premier League winners’ medals for Manchester City and 107 caps for Portugal might seem to be against the spirit of this exercise.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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In 10 seasons in the IHSA, Yorkville Christian has won four regional titles, two sectionals and the Class 1A state title in 2021-22.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Case, a player on KU’s 2008 NCAA title team, is in his 11th season on Bill Self’s KU coaching staff.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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For her appearance at the 2026 Academy Awards, Emma Stone opted for a silver gown by Louis Vuitton that's both minimalist and incredibly romantic.—
Madeline Dangmann,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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An Arlington native won a spot on NBC’s The Voice this month, strutting on stage in a black leather vest, boots, chunky silver jewelry and a cowgirl hat, delivering a soulful blind audition.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Inside, the vibe oozes understated cool in neutral shades of cream made interesting by pops of color and quirky art—a gold toilet sculpture here, a squiggly wall there.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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The Democratic Republic of Congo opened its first gold refining facility, joining other African nations seeking to capture more of the mining supply chain.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The winning details were a bronze sculpture of a goldfish next to the television; a blooming orchid on the desk; the bowl of clementines next to a Sonos speaker on the bedside table; and, on the loveseat, a cozy wool throw blanket with a pattern that resembled that of Thai silks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The World's Fair sculptures were plaster, while the ones in Humboldt Park were cast in bronze later, in 1911, on a smaller scale.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Laurel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laurel. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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