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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
It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.
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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
One Madison’s slate of attractions includes a public gym (run by Chelsea Piers Fitness) so spacious and luxuriant that members might be tempted to move in.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 Nov. 2024
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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
One Madison’s slate of attractions includes a public gym (run by Chelsea Piers Fitness) so spacious and luxuriant that members might be tempted to move in.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriant
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Photo : Simon Berlyn Like most rooms in the house, the great room has French doors opening to the lush grounds.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Founded by Italo Argentine sisters Violeta and Pia Martinez, this 1,404-square-foot space has a warm atmosphere with dark wood accents, lush greenery and natural tones complemented by ceramic and stone details.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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The speculation was rampant all around the league when news of James’ decision broke, with rival executives wondering if this was a precursor to a trade request (James, remember, has a no-trade clause and could thus control any such move).—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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The rampant abuse of 9-year-old Owen started as early as June 2023 and continued up until his death Sept. 19, 2024 when police were called to the home for an unresponsive child, prosecutors said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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So the human quest for fertilizer—substances to make the soil fertile—followed fast on the heels of agriculture itself.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
29 June 2025
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In the Veneto region, vineyards stretch across gravelly river plains and fertile plains near the Adriatic Sea.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Fons’ Mandane was every bit as gripping, too, sharpening her luxurious mezzo to deadly points in the first act and lacing it with sobs in the third.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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The weekend is by no means over, but one extremely private ultra-Venetian venue has been thoroughly and seamlessly enjoyed, on June 26, with a dinner for the couple and their guests at the immense and immensely luxurious Palazzo Brandolini, presiding over the south bank of the Grand Canal.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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For the first installment, U.S. photographer Alec Soth shot the lush green scenery and karst limestone mountains near the Li river in Guilin.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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The section behind the goal nearest Charlotte’s skyline was packed with waving green and red flags, drums and nonstop chants.—
Shane Connuck
June 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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Fill bare or weedy spots in the lawn with the help of summer rains.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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Plants can seed readily, so look for sterile varieties such as 'Select Blue', 'Walker’s Low', or 'Cat’s Meow' that won’t become weedy in the garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2025
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Written by prolific children’s author Millicent E. Selsam, the book chronicles the process of animal identification, showing children how ordinary places can be sites of scientific observation.—
Jessica George,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2025
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However, the prolific public commentator is one of China's best-know propagandists and his posts credibly capture part of the mood in the country.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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While the singer's latest full-length continues to appear on a handful of album charts in the United Kingdom, none of the tunes pushed from the project — or its deluxe edition follow-up, Brighter Days Ahead — are still present.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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There are three complete shows in the deluxe version, as well as tracks from warm-up club dates and soundboard highlights from various live dates.—
Joe Gross,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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“Luxuriant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriant. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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