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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.
—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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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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What a privilege for our crown-jewel stadium to welcome folks from around the globe and act as an advertisement for Atlanta and our country.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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There will be live music, dancing around the maypole and flower crown making.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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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.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Four-year-old Amari Abney and his big brother Aerius were at Friday's ribbon-cutting.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The sixth-year coach locks his eyes on the man’s shirt and sees a Carolina Panthers insignia.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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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.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Tool Shed Brewing is an award-winning brewery, having won medals at multiple editions of the Canada Beer Cup.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
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Georgia finished the season with a record of 53-14, won the SEC regular season and tournament titles, along with punching its first ticket back to Omaha for the first time since 2008.—
Hunter DeLauder,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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On the track, Okoye led Azusa Pacific to four straight NAIA Outdoor Track and Field national championship titles (1983-86).—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Choose from gold or silver accents.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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There were things in possession, such as a car, a house, or a gold coin and things in action, such as debts or contractual rights.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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“Laurel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laurel. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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