laurel

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Recent Examples of laurel The Arizona Biltmore is not resting on its legendary laurels. 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 See All Example Sentences for laurel
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Noun
  • The nation’s women won the Euros on home soil in 2022 and retained their crown this summer.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Afterwards, a squaring solution—a powdery mixture of water and a gel-like batter used in the decorative cake business—is applied to the inside of the hat’s crown to act as a stiffening agent.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • If weather conditions permit, skywatchers across northern states may catch glowing ribbons of green, purple and red auroras dancing across the horizon.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In May, Downtown Design Dubai, the Middle East‘s leading contemporary design fair since 2012, cut the ribbon on Downtown Design Riyadh, becoming Saudi Arabia’s very first design trade show.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Globemakers and a palette of greens, browns, slate grays, and bold reds drawn from flight suits, insignia, and wartime skies.
    Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
  • With cans of spray paint in hand, the group added Bible verses and positive notes to what’s known as Graffiti Bridge in Pensacola, Florida – an ever-changing local landmark that often features art, declarations of love, tributes, encouragement, drawings, insignias and more.
    Lorraine Taylor, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Jeweler Chaumet designed the medals, Berluti the uniforms for Team France, Louis Vuitton the uniforms, medal trays and trunks, and Dior dressed performers including Celine Dion for the opening ceremonies, for example.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Fast forward to September 21 this year, and Jefferson-Wooden’s smile was still beaming, but the medal around her neck was glistening brighter than ever before.
    Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Philadelphia Union’s 1-0 win over New York City on Saturday secured the club the MLS Supporters’ Shield title for the second time in the franchise’s history, completing an impressive turnaround under coach Bradley Carnell.
    The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Duran said if a homeowner must leave the country, title companies can handle the paperwork and international money transfers.
    Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • From chemistry to caring Ramirez was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, known for its silver mines, agriculture, and strong cultural pride.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
  • With metallic outfits and coordinating accessories, including silver hooped earrings, sparkling necklaces, super-cool shades, silver heels, and a beaded purse, Barbie Deluxe’s look is one that reigns supreme.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Friday night brings their first preseason matchup as the purple and gold take on the Phoenix Suns.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
  • For example, swapping silver and white for gold and brass is one way of easily bringing in warm fall tones.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The 26-foot-tall bronze sculpture depicts a male figure that transforms into tree branches housing various bird species.
    Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Outside the Field Museum in Chicago, a bronze sculpture by artist Marla Friedman captures a moment a friendship was made.
    Scott Simon, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Laurel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laurel. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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