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growing thickly and vigorously lush dandelions had turned the meadow into a sea of yellow

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noun

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How is the word lush distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of lush are exuberant, lavish, luxuriant, prodigal, and profuse. While all these words mean "giving or given out in great abundance," lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance.

a lush green lawn

When would exuberant be a good substitute for lush?

The words exuberant and lush can be used in similar contexts, but exuberant implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly.

an exuberant imagination

When is lavish a more appropriate choice than lush?

The meanings of lavish and lush largely overlap; however, lavish suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion.

a lavish party

When is it sensible to use luxuriant instead of lush?

The words luxuriant and lush are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, luxuriant suggests a rich and splendid abundance.

a luxuriant beard

When could prodigal be used to replace lush?

In some situations, the words prodigal and lush are roughly equivalent. However, prodigal implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources.

prodigal spending

When can profuse be used instead of lush?

Although the words profuse and lush have much in common, profuse implies pouring forth without restraint.

profuse apologies

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lush
Adjective
Following the world premiere, Rogen joined Safdie, Johnson, Blunt, Kerr, Smashing Machine producers and A24 executives for a glamorous post-premiere reception at the lush Moro Venezia inside Palazzo Franchetti in the San Marco neighborhood. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025 Filmed in lush, Bressonian black-and-white by director of photography Manuel Dacosse, Voisin commands the camera’s gaze, even as his own remains opaque. Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Garvey, 74, launched his campaign with a video lush with baseball imagery that recalled his career as a perennial All-Star who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. Michael R. Blood, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2023 Bell's Brewery has big plans for 2023: 5 top takeaways WeldWerks opened in Greeley in 2015 and quickly became a cult favorite in a state lush with craft beer. Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for lush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lush
Adjective
  • Beginning around the mid-19th century, middle-class Americans began to idealize the velvety green grass of European manor houses, according to the Smithsonian Institution.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Fruit Tropical and Asian fruits like durian, lychee, green mangoes and jackfruit can be found in Milwaukee's Burmese shops.
    Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • These sanctions, the US claims, are meant to target rampant corruption and human rights abuses in the country, as well as its leaders’ undermining of democracy.
    Andrew Raine, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Speculation of a breakup is rampant but the news is not yet public.
    Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.
    Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.
    Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • From a once thriving fleet, only 17 vessels remain in America’s University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System.
    Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Some farms have even started producing honey thanks to the thriving bee population.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • His relationship with Algeria is sensual.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Reading for so many of the tech-pilled among us is merely a method by which to upload bullet points to your brain, rather than a sensual endeavor that allows you to get caught up in someone else’s story.
    Maris Kreizman August 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • But public health experts say the conditions that made parts of the city fertile ground for the disease this summer have been spreading widely, and all Americans need to understand the risk factors involved.
    Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
  • The company’s internal research shows SkyMiles members are 58% more likely than the general population to regularly watch, listen to, or attend golf events, underscoring why Delta sees the sport as fertile ground for loyalty activations.
    Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Rayya, who is an alcoholic and a heroin addict in recovery, has begun openly drinking again.
    Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Everything kicks off with the arrival of Eileen (Nina Hoss), a recovering alcoholic, up for the same job as Hedda’s husband.
    Ben Jureidini, Them., 22 Aug. 2025
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  • Plus, a number of these recipes can be made sans booze (like the vodka cherry limeade) to satisfy a crew of all ages.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
  • There was no booze and no drugs.
    River Selby August 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025

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“Lush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lush. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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