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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
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Suntastic™ 'Radiance' Abelia is a vigorous, yet compact grower with a full crown that requires little pruning to maintain its tight, rounded shape.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Gold lace demurely veils a woman’s face beneath a crown-like headpiece.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Too many competing elements, like flags, plaques, or seasonal ribbons distract from the home.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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Her strapless gown was sideless and backless, held up with a ribbon tied around her chest.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Not only in the stands that hold 80,000 people, but also on the grounds and walkways, too—every tunnel, ingress point, and food stand had a line, with mostly Italian insignia on view, though there was tons of American regalia too.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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Of all the hats Herschel Bloom wore during his life, his favorite was a baseball cap with the Yankees insignia on it, his friends said.—
Rebecca McCarthy,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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After the medal ceremony, two small children were brought onto the ice.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Vonn has won 84 World Cup races and three Olympic medals, including gold in the downhill at the 2010 Vancouver Games.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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But despite speculation in South Korea about her potential grooming as a successor, no new official titles were announced as the once-in-five-years ruling party congress wrapped.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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In their new lawsuit, Mamás de DPS accuses the district of using a nonprofit called Denver School Facilities Leasing Corporation to obtain titles and mortgages for 33 school buildings.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, the share of people who signed up for silver plans declined to 61% from 67% of enrollees.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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According to a report, officers conducted a traffic stop of a silver Chevrolet Silverado at 3500 Pike Ave.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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In Monkayo, a gold-mining town in Davao de Oro province near Davao Oriental, the remains of three people were recovered after their house was buried late Thursday by a landslide, Dayanghirang and other officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The gold Mega Ball ranges from 1 to 24.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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In California, more than 564,000 people, or 29% of the state's ACA enrollees, signed up for bronze plans in 2026, up from 23% of enrollees in 2025, according to state marketplace data.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Riley finally is coming home, returning Sunday with the unveiling of a long overdue statue in whose bronze reflection a couple of wistful realizations can be found.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Laurel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laurel. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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