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Recent Examples of leaf
Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
What can residents do to help leaf, trash collectors?
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Located in the lobby of the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, ViceVersa’s design pays homage to Miami’s Art Deco past with its emerald wall, gold-leaf sconces, and geometric art prints.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
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Verb
In English woodlands, bluebells flower early in spring, as light seeps through newly leafing trees.
—Amy Waldman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
What can residents do to help leaf, trash collectors?
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
The spathe is a curvaceous, hood-like, modified leaf or bract that attracts insects with its color and then traps them against the spadix, ensuring pollination.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
Located in the lobby of the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, ViceVersa’s design pays homage to Miami’s Art Deco past with its emerald wall, gold-leaf sconces, and geometric art prints.
—Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
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Verb
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The Four Seasons bed is a dreamy oasis with a pillowtop mattress that can be flipped upon request to change between firm and soft.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The burgers are still made with beef ground fresh daily, and the narrow diner stays busy with customers lined up at the counter while cooks flip patties on the flat-top a few feet away.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Brooklinen robes, percale sheets, a clawfoot tub, and complimentary coffee and tea are just the beginning.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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For Paul, dragging long sheets of metal was intensive.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Verb
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McCain first thumbed the pages en route to the Tarkanian Classic, a notable high school tournament in Las Vegas.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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But Harris believes the end result is an ambitious attempt to thumb its nose at the patriarchy while allowing a story that addresses abuse, violence, and trauma to also be an incredibly fun time.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2026
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“Leaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaf. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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