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as in green
covered with a thick healthy natural growth
they loved to go for picnics in the lush woodlands
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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
lush desserts that are well worth the boatload of calories
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as in thriving
marked by vigorous growth and well-being especially economically
those were lush times for the gambling industry, which kept building ever grander casinos
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as in sensual
pleasing to the physical senses
I could listen to the baritone's lush voice for hours
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as in fertile
producing abundantly
his lush fields were the envy of neighboring farmers
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as in alcoholic
a person who makes a habit of getting drunk
she accused him of being a lush and a spendthrift
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as in alcohol
slang
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
you guys can drink if you want, but I'm laying off the lush
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Recent Examples of lush
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The lush, colorful plants are popular in the flower garden as well as the vegetable garden.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Verdict: Mulligan’s kooky cameo imbues this tragic lush with a dash of camp.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Nov. 2023
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Adjective
Ornate ironwork, bridges, waterfalls, a snaking river, and lush landscaping make this an enjoyable spot to stroll and relax.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The lush, colorful plants are popular in the flower garden as well as the vegetable garden.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
The key moment in the film is a montage of the lovers absconding to Chris’s Malibu getaway for a trip that’s ridiculously, car-commercial lush.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Verdict: Mulligan’s kooky cameo imbues this tragic lush with a dash of camp.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lush
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In the longer term, a more active government might press these companies to make commensurable investments in the green-energy transition.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The main house sits atop a lush green hill, while the pool and beach club lie just below, directly on the beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Amid rampant social media speculation, a spokesperson for the investment company has said that Fidelity is actually growing and that the changes to its technology and product operating model are not about cutting costs.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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Billboards strike me as an obvious metonym for our rampant consumerism, but maybe that, too, is only half the picture.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Ahead, discover our perfect Mother’s Day gifts for every type of mom, including design-forward decor, luxurious linens, delicious fragrances, accents for the outdoors, and even a few last-minute Mother’s Day gift ideas (After all, a gift box goes a long way).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Their 2022 Pinot Noir has enticing aromas of cherry cola, cinnamon, and red raspberry that lead to delicious flavors of cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and brown baking spices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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This caused a large fish kill, a blow to the ecosystem and the thriving angler community.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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The process of growing complementary plants next to one another for mutual gain, companion planting helps encourage a thriving garden.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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From cheeky shots of celebrities like Jane Fonda and Arnold Schwarzenegger to extravagant, sensual portfolios of America’s Olympic squads, the magazine’s pantheon of photographers have helped to define the genre of sports portraiture.—
Erika Harwood,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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His litany of urgently treacly smashes was the soundtrack of that era, both a master class in minimal form that updated the mercenary structures of the Brill Building and Frank Sinatra, and also a cool and controlled reimagining of the sensual soul music of the late ’60s through the mid-70s.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rosemary prefers moderately fertile, well-draining soil and light watering.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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From royal scandals, multiple wars, and the rise of fascism, the early 20th century is fertile ground for drama.—
Séraphine Roger,
Vanity Fair,
3 May 2026
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AlAnon is a support group for family and friends of alcoholics/addicts.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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As a high-functioning alcoholic whose outbursts manifest as a kaiju on the other side of the world, Hathaway delivers one of her most limber performances in the darkly comic Colossal.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
6 May 2026
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The most common indulgence by far was alcohol, but many flyers also turn to marijuana edibles and non-prescribed medication to deal with flight jitters.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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“Lush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lush. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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