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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 booze
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
Clare Fisher, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
By Rebekah Peppler, The New York Times The tomato’s limited yet lush seasonal run never lacks in possibility.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2023
In West Long Beach, Ms. Hollins has lived and worked for the past 30 years out of her one-story ranch house, set on a property lush with trees, native plants and shrubbery.
—Eileen Guo, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2023
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Adjective
Other clips showed the family antique shopping, Mercy playing the piano, and the group driving through a lush Italian countryside.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
By Rebekah Peppler, The New York Times The tomato’s limited yet lush seasonal run never lacks in possibility.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
In West Long Beach, Ms. Hollins has lived and worked for the past 30 years out of her one-story ranch house, set on a property lush with trees, native plants and shrubbery.
—Eileen Guo, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lush
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The glowing phenomenon appears as rays, spirals and flickers that most commonly manifest in hues of red and green.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The limited edition super-candle features green and earthy base notes of cedarwood and green pepper, middle notes of tomato and mandarin, and top notes of fresh basil, black currant and mint.—
Emma Sandler,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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On social media, Michaels also spoke about rampant speculation surrounding her relationship with former costar Harper.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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In a time when discord and disconnection are rampant, Hiyer was created to offer something different—a chance to market your skills, find professional opportunities, and build community intentionally.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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This leads us back to the Tall as a Tree and Twice as Shady, a drink on the opening menu of Three Dots and a Dash that’s as good an example as any of McGee’s tiki sensibilities—unexpected and delicious, creative and precise.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
23 Aug. 2025
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These copycat Auntie Anne’s style soft pretzels are fresh, buttery, and just as delicious—minus the mall lines.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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Modern humans are evolutionary survivors, thriving generation after generation while our ancient relatives died out.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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Long renowned for its thriving seafood scene, Massachusetts draws tourists each year to dine on steamers, oysters and New England clam chowder, but this storied state is perhaps best known for its lobster.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Reuters uncovered an internal Meta document that allowed its AI chatbots to flirt with children and engage in sensual conversations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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CiCi energy abounds—whether elevated androgynous or sensual and feminine, Ciara’s looks are always stage-ready.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps the most fertile ground for projects merging beauty and jewelry is in high perfumery, as fragrance bottles can double as objets d’art.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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From a coconut farm to the Queen City Nguyen was born in the Ben Tre province and grew up on a coconut farm in the Mekong Delta, a fertile, roadless region characterized by its rivers and rich agriculture.—
Virginia Brown,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Aug. 2025
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This time, Hal is running a support group for recovering alcoholics (and not exactly with compassion).—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
29 July 2025
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The music video takes place in a rural setting, where three vulnerable characters — a depressed teenager, an alcoholic, and a fisherman — who are all invited to the table, feel embraced, and celebrate as a community.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
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Alcohol consumption has declined in the U.S., a trend that’s led by Gen Z, a group that’s consumed far less booze than millennials and other older generations.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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But American booze was never much of a staple at Grumpys.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Lush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lush. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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