leafless

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Recent Examples of leafless The deciduous saucer magnolia’s floral display is enhanced by the fact that flowering takes place when the tree is still leafless. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leafless
barren
Adjective
  • Subjecting them to extreme conditions–from the 14,000-foot ascent of Pikes Peak to the barren deserts of the Rebelle Rally.
    Joel Feder, The Drive, 27 Feb. 2026
  • These include wintergreen, golden star (Chrysogonum virginianum), and barren strawberry.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026

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“Leafless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leafless. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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