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Recent Examples of laurel
The Arizona Biltmore is not resting on its legendary laurels.
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David Weiss, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Of course, neither company is resting on its laurels.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
Besides earning laurels for individual cows or producers, livestock farmers serve as representatives of their industry to fairgoers who stop by the barn.
—Ethan Wolin
july 20, Sacbee.com, 20 July 2025
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer won Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director at the 96th Academy Awards, but don't expect the visionary filmmaker to rest on his laurels.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 17 July 2025
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David Weiss, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Of course, neither company is resting on its laurels.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
Besides earning laurels for individual cows or producers, livestock farmers serve as representatives of their industry to fairgoers who stop by the barn.
—Ethan Wolin
july 20, Sacbee.com, 20 July 2025
Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer won Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director at the 96th Academy Awards, but don't expect the visionary filmmaker to rest on his laurels.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laurel
Noun
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The colors were inspired by our surrounding environment – violet crown skies and the green canopies of our parks and trails.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jabari came to hold that crown and was the zoo’s first lion to share a habitat with an adult female and cubs — a historic and rare feat at zoos.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Among the schools was TCU, whose players and coaches also wore green ribbons on their lapels at Big 12 Media Days back in July, less than a week after the flood.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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The first lady attended the exhibition’s ribbon cutting ceremony last month, where Berry presented her with a bouquet of flowers made from waste textile fabrics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Flags of Finnish air forces that still show the swastika symbol are seen during a parade in Jyvaskyla, Finland, in November 2024—the military branch's command dropped the insignia in 2017.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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An insignia on the ring turns out to be the logo of the Four-Way Temple, a house of worship, in the nearby city of Bakersfield, California.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Only 56 medals with distinction have been awarded.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, distinguished Russian navy crew members assigned to the Yasen-M-class cruise missile submarine Krasnoyarsk were awarded medals and promoted to higher military ranks.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Observer writers predict Carolina Panthers season opener Fowler and Zietlow split last year’s predictor title, which was pretty incredible considering how topsy-turvy last year was and how differently their predictions went week to week.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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If the current crop of blockbusters and indie gems isn't quite hitting the mark for you, there's a solid chance one of Netflix's homegrown titles will.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The moon will gradually shift from a bright silver to a deep red as Earth's shadow covers it.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Ten are historic jewels; six are archival silver objects; six are contemporary creations, and five are original jewels designed specifically for the production.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bryan Cranston is taking home Emmys gold once again.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Pan Am logos, gold paneling and the original reflecting pools are being restored.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pinnock was the long jump silver medallist, and Campbell won bronze in the shot put.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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If metallic bronze isn’t your aesthetic, the pumpkins come in a whopping 24 colors, including autumnal neutrals like classic orange and white, as well as fun bubblegum pink and aqua blue shades.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Laurel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laurel. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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