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Recent Examples of loam
Many of us can’t wait to get into our gardens, turn over that fine Illinois loam and plant.
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Those interactions spring from the rich loam of history and lore that gives the sport its halcyon glow, and from which even a humble amateur game absorbs vicarious grandeur.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
Emerging research suggests that there can be restorative effects to—for example—hearing birdsong, seeing trees, or smelling pleasant natural scents, such as loam or leaves.
—Kate Siber, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
This rare sand was fine-grained and had a tiny amount of loam in it.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
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Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Those interactions spring from the rich loam of history and lore that gives the sport its halcyon glow, and from which even a humble amateur game absorbs vicarious grandeur.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2025
Emerging research suggests that there can be restorative effects to—for example—hearing birdsong, seeing trees, or smelling pleasant natural scents, such as loam or leaves.
—Kate Siber, Outside Online, 3 Mar. 2025
This rare sand was fine-grained and had a tiny amount of loam in it.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loam
Noun
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Cosey has welcomed archaeological teams from Mississippi State University to her property, digging for the stories buried beneath the topsoil.—
Joe Sills,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Water deeply when topsoil dries.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Soil and Water Japanese maple likes a slightly acidic, humus-rich soil with good drainage.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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In flower beds, a light layer acts as natural mulch, insulating roots and conserving soil moisture while decomposing into rich humus over time.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That material is tremendously helpful in building quality soil structure, improving water retention in sandy soils and improving drainage in heavy clay soils.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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The exhibit features ceramics made of clay and soft sedimentary rock by contemporary artist Echo Morgan.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While there is no on-site fitness center, Inns of Aurora has gym equipment in a nearby building known as the Schoolhouse, along with all sorts of outdoor gear such as snowshoes, mud boots, and other items to borrow (or have delivered to your suite).—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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She’s learned to conceive her pieces considering that in his movies real water, mud, snow and fake blood might be in play.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Her brick home has a gravel driveway and a yard covered in prickly pear and saguaro cactus.—
Jacques Billeaud,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Resting on almost one and a half acres, the stucco and redwood structure is fronted by a gravel motor court and an attached two-car garage, with steps descending to a tiled entry next to a water feature.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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Some years ago, The Andrea, a seasonal seafood restaurant on the west end of Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, posted a black-and-white photo on Facebook showing a line of cars buried in the sand.—
Kathleen Hill,
The Providence Journal,
7 Feb. 2026
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Central Florida Most visions of Florida during spring break are all about sand and saltwater.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The afternoon light crowns the earth in a golden haze, the glow of Hollywood movies during the Great Depression, the glow of Shirley Temple’s curly locks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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There is also an 8,000 square-foot conservatory that is made of glass, showcasing rare and tropical plants from around the earth.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Loam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loam. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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