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Recent Examples of laurel
Gold, green and those slightly less green laurel-y things all included.
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Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
On the medal, the Virgil inscription surrounds a young man sitting under a laurel tree, listening to the Muse, and writing down her song.
—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
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Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
On the medal, the Virgil inscription surrounds a young man sitting under a laurel tree, listening to the Muse, and writing down her song.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laurel
Noun
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The two-way player wants another jewel in his glittering crown.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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Aaron Bartholomew, a professor of biology at the American University of Sharjah in the UAE, who has conducted field research throughout the region, describes the strait as the ecological crown of the Gulf.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The green theme also continued via Kate's hat and Charlotte's hair ribbon.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Neighbors from East Palo Alto’s University Village neighborhood, along with staff from the City of East Palo Alto, Midpen and regional partners, attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new access point on Saturday, April 4.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At one six-story abandoned scam center in the Cambodian border town of O’Smach, investigators found rooms kitted out to resemble the offices of police forces from Australia, Brazil, Singapore, and China, complete with fake uniforms, insignia, and identity cards.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
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Shoes and fragments of clothing, and various small items the sailors would have carried with them—clay pipes, uniform insignia, and weapons.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Maher was a key piece in helping Team USA's women's rugby team secure the country's first-ever medal in the sport, winning bronze over Australia.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Members of Ferencz’s family, including his daughter, nephew, and niece, accepted the medal on his behalf.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2026
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Having already won the Atlantic Division title, Buffalo (50-23-9) rested numerous starters, including captain Rasmus Dahlin and scoring leader Tage Thompson.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In March, Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez won the National High School Coaches Association title at 123 pounds, his latest achievement in a stellar high school wrestling career.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In other dealings, gold and silver prices rose on Tuesday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Each private suite, which can fit for one or two passengers, has a smooth, curved exterior with touches of silver, much like a supercar.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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This is a delightful new take on yellow-gold from the watchmaking mega brand that feels more tender than its classic hue, with warm undertones of grey and soft pink.—
Charlie Boyd,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Arab and Swahili traders sailed these waters on dhows, stopping along the coast to exchange goods such as ivory, gold, and spices.—
Ali Pantony,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Architectonics takes this murky style and plunges it to a new deep, incorporating the bronze gong and chime sounds of gamelan while burying his rhythms in dense, dubby layers of incense smoke.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
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Just months after its dedication, a 13-year-old was arrested and cited on suspicion of taking the bronze dove and posting it on his Instagram page.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Laurel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laurel. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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