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as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
an older man who still has a luxuriant head of hair
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as in fertile
producing abundantly
luxuriant soil that yields endless fields of grain
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as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
the fashion model always wore the most luxuriant outfits
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Recent Examples of luxuriant
These showy shrubs are bursting with personality—from fabulous texture-rich foliage to luxuriant blooms.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
Fukuda-san is perfectly bald, with a luxuriant mustache.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
The development pre-built its luxuriant landscaping and outdoor plazas, then incorporated an indoor golf simulator, fitness center and café as tenant amenities.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
Fukuda-san is perfectly bald, with a luxuriant mustache.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
The development pre-built its luxuriant landscaping and outdoor plazas, then incorporated an indoor golf simulator, fitness center and café as tenant amenities.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriant
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Then come the florals—lush, romantic, full of whimsy—before the icons land with striking confidence, like the bold centerpiece of the board.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
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Follow the guidelines recommended for your growing zone and type of grass to determine how and when to fertilize your lawn for lush grass growth.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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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
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Speculation of a breakup is rampant but the news is not yet public.—
Caleb Hammond,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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That said, the vast majority of BDCs trade for less than their NAV right now, and most of them sit in the small-cap space, so perhaps there’s more fertile ground elsewhere.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Mums do best in soil that is fertile, moist, and well-draining.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading to shop more luxurious Wayfair social media creator furniture and decor selections, up to 72 percent off.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Big Sky, Montana Swift and Kelce have previously gone on romantic retreats to Big Sky – even being linked to the highly exclusive, members-only Yellowstone Club – so the couple could pick the luxurious mountain community as a serene wedding destination.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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But the notion of mysterious objects hurtling through the air in a way that appears intelligently controlled is hard to seperate from the stigma of little green men and flying saucers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The enormous bed is upholstered in green velvet, a custom Lawson Fenning, and the living room was decorated with pieces from Soho Home and a treasure trove of 1stDibs finds like midcentury chairs by William Hinn.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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For years, nearby residents came to this isolated corner of the lakefront to take walks and find comfort in the solitude and often unkept beach and weedy woodland behind it.—
Michael McColly,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Your neighbors probably won't be bothered by your weedy flower beds or rusty lawn furniture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 July 2025
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Even the prolific scientist and inventor Benjamin Franklin, who would play a key role in both the American Revolution and the foundation of the new republic, took time out of a diplomatic trip to England to visit the intelligent rector.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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Under Richardson, a 41-year-old former outfielder who stole 331 bases in the minors, the Mets are one of MLB’s most prolific base-stealing teams.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The summer of 2025 was essentially a deluxe version of 2022.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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As the drinks flow during a gathering of faculty and PhD students at their deluxe digs, Alma’s doting husband Frederick (Michael Stuhlbarg), another shrink, teasingly asks what happens if one of them gets tenure and the other doesn’t.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Luxuriant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriant. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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