as in grasses
an area of ground (such as the ground around a house or in a garden or park) that is covered with short grass
We had a picnic on the lawn in front of the monument. a neighborhood with well-kept lawns
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Recent Examples of lawns
Amenities and experiences There are two lawns on either side of the property.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
The estate sits on nearly half an acre of landscaped grounds, with a covered veranda overlooking formal lawns, a pond, and a vegetable garden, as well as—an uncommon feature for the area—a 41-foot heated swimming pool.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Inspired by classic Mediterranean architecture with a nod to grand European estates, the property unfolds with sweeping lawns, fountains, lush gardens and views stretching toward the surrounding Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve.
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David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Popular species used for moss lawns are sheet moss (Hypnum curvifolium) and carpet moss (Hypnum cupressiforme).
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Other families had pitched small tents on the beach, while some had erected makeshift tents using blankets hung from tree branches on the lawns of beachfront hotels.
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Jane Arraf,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
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Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Skunks can cause anxiety in homeowners by harming lawns and possibly threatening Rover with their malodorous defenses.
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Felicia Feaster,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Keep Ants Out Of Your Grass Thick, healthy lawns discourage ants.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
The estate sits on nearly half an acre of landscaped grounds, with a covered veranda overlooking formal lawns, a pond, and a vegetable garden, as well as—an uncommon feature for the area—a 41-foot heated swimming pool.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Inspired by classic Mediterranean architecture with a nod to grand European estates, the property unfolds with sweeping lawns, fountains, lush gardens and views stretching toward the surrounding Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve.
—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Popular species used for moss lawns are sheet moss (Hypnum curvifolium) and carpet moss (Hypnum cupressiforme).
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Other families had pitched small tents on the beach, while some had erected makeshift tents using blankets hung from tree branches on the lawns of beachfront hotels.
—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Skunks can cause anxiety in homeowners by harming lawns and possibly threatening Rover with their malodorous defenses.
—
Felicia Feaster,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Keep Ants Out Of Your Grass Thick, healthy lawns discourage ants.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawns
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Most gardens naturally have crevices that many plants will gladly make home like; Sedum, succulents, various grasses (like Emerald' zoysia grass here), creeping thyme, Rupturwort, New Zealand Brass Buttons, and various mosses.
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Ornamental grasses add texture and movement Muhly grass and fountain grass bring a different kind of beauty to summer landscapes.
Noun
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And whereas Fischer described without judgment the family patterns, social customs, and religious lineage of his four groups, Reynolds contrasts his two on ideological and ultimately moral grounds.
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Aberdeen Proving Grounds are, in effect, Akehurst’s grounds to care for.
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“Lawns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawns. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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