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Recent Examples of manicure
The landscaping is understated and not overly manicured—lots of native oak trees, grasses and shrubs—which adds to the natural, unfussy feel of the property.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Artificial Lawns Designers say lawns that look overly manicured, patchy, or obviously artificial can quickly make an outdoor space feel off.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
So your first indication of problems can be a client who nitpicks every job, forcing you to return to re-trim the 2-inch patch of sod that the client claims wasn’t properly manicured.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
This gives ample time to properly manicure your nails before applying polish.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Artificial Lawns Designers say lawns that look overly manicured, patchy, or obviously artificial can quickly make an outdoor space feel off.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
So your first indication of problems can be a client who nitpicks every job, forcing you to return to re-trim the 2-inch patch of sod that the client claims wasn’t properly manicured.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
This gives ample time to properly manicure your nails before applying polish.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for manicure
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So the big question really is, how much do these higher costs including groceries, airfare, how much does that force households to ultimately cut back?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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High school coaches cut back on mileage and intensity in response to charges that runners were burning out in their teens.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Instead of going near the moon, the mission will serve as a test flight in which a new crew of astronauts aboard an Orion capsule will dock in Earth orbit with at least one of the commercial lunar landers being developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Since 2022, Russia has dropped thousands of mines across the Black Sea, presaging Iran's Hormuz blockade by using underwater explosives to deter vessels from docking in Ukraine's Black Sea ports.—
Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Regularly trim ground cover plants around trees.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Revisions also have trimmed 69,000 jobs from December and January payrolls, a sign that the labor market remains under strain.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Harper hacked at a 3-0 pitch and fouled it.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Sturm was not happy with the amount of hacking and whacking allowed on Swayman.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Provide a trellis or other growing structure, and refrain from pruning during its first growing season.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
28 Apr. 2026
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Torenia is a low-maintenance, self-cleaning plant that doesn’t need pruning and tolerates high heat and humidity.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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It was not known which way Woods was leaning before his SUV clipped the back of a trailer being pulled by a pickup truck on a residential road in Florida, turning his vehicle on its side.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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It was not known which way Woods was leaning when his SUV clipped the back of a trailer being pulled by a pickup truck on a residential road in Florida, turning his SUV on its side.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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With nearly 1,000 five-star reviews, these stretchy capri pants are beloved by petite travelers for their comfy waistband, deep front pockets, cropped 21-inch inseam, and no-fuss pull-on style.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Although some breeders recommend tail docking and ear cropping for medical reasons, these claims have not been substantiated; the procedures are purely aesthetic.—
Jane Sykes,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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The expected tariff refund helped push the company’s stock up 6% in pre-market trading, before paring back gains.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Decisions of how Brazzell fits into this receiver room — which has 10 players on its official roster and will likely have to be pared down to five or six by August’s final cuts — are months away.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Manicure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manicure. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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