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Recent Examples of laurel
Unfortunately, this hedge was planted just two feet from our fence and the plant chosen was Indian laurel fig (Ficus microcarpa), the most popular tall hedge, growing up to 40 feet or more, in Southern Califronia.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Nov. 2025
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
Halilaj—who at thirty-nine is the youngest artist ever to win the laurel—will receive $100,000 from the Dallas institution.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Oct. 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 15 Nov. 2025
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
Halilaj—who at thirty-nine is the youngest artist ever to win the laurel—will receive $100,000 from the Dallas institution.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laurel
Noun
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Leaving stems and leaves intact through winter provides extra insulation to plant roots and crowns and protects plants from cold damage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Bishop Samuel Seabury, the first American Episcopal bishop and a rival to Alexander Hamilton — as fans of the musical may remember — was a loyalist to the British crown during the Revolutionary War, as well as a slave owner.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Lisa sported a Glinda pink optical illusion tulle dress with off-the-shoulder sleeves, a structural peplum waist, and an asymmetrical, hip-high leg slit that trailed into a train of ribbon loops.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Holland, Michigan, just opened Holland Ice Park, with a 700-foot-long skating ribbon as well as an ice pond and curling sheet.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The agents had a Border Patrol insignia on their uniforms, the outlet reported.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Instead, a black van carrying the insignia of the General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence, which is responsible for stopping espionage and intelligence threats, was parked behind the men.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
6 Jan. 2026
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At the 2022 Winter Games, Masters stole the show with one of the most impressive performances for any Paralympian or Olympian in history, winning seven medals across that year’s cross-country skiing and biathlon events.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The brothers were instrumental for the state title football team, and now hope to bring home state wrestling medals.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Head coach Jeremiah Behrendsen CBS Behrendsen credits the title to a team built on belief, discipline and an unshakable culture.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Dickson and 2023 Boise Open champion Chan Kim are the only players in Korn Ferry Tour history to win without making a bogey, Dickson won his third title on the tour in his 100th start.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Golden Globes hostess Nikki Glaser struts down the streets of Los Angeles in silver pumps for her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The shoes feature side straps that provide extra security and style, and a connection to the ankle strap via a dainty silver buckle.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
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An exquisite grooming kit crafted from gold and silver, and 19 Persian coins in an excellent state of preservation, were buried with her.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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One of them, fist raised to the sky, let out a long yell, the hoarse shout of a gold panner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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That included a bronze octagonal mirror decorated with flowers and birds, a gold hairpin, and a gold comb exhibiting rich detail-work with filigree and granulation.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the 18th and 19th centuries, this square was the site of a slave market; today, bronze sculptures depicting scenes of branding and auctioning stand in memory of that brutal past.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Laurel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laurel. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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