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manicured

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verb

past tense of manicure

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of manicured
Adjective
The film’s early images — lush fairways, orderly golf course rituals, bodies moving through a dewy, manicured world of leisure — project an intoxicating, utopian calm. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026 Along with manicured topiary that boasts just the right amount of whimsy, the home is part English manor, part country cottage, and entirely perfect. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025 At Gorilla's Nest, near Volcanoes National Park, freestanding wood lodges look out onto soaring eucalyptus groves and manicured gardens. Noo Saro-Wiwa, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manicured
Adjective
  • Outdoor enthusiasts bring their bikes and hiking shoes to hop on the 50-plus miles of groomed paths known as Maine Huts & Trails.
    Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
  • His hair had grown long, though not in any groomed or deliberate style.
    Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Verb
  • Not all varieties should be pruned.
    Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
  • Ground-hugging plants can be pruned around the outer edges.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Adjective
  • Their kids often come across as highly regulated, well-groomed, and polite to their parents and other adults.
    Kelley King Heyworth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Their fur is so thick and well-groomed that the water droplets don’t get down to their skin.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Kardashian, who wore her waist-length hair in a braid, paired a navy cropped bomber jacket with striped track pants, accessorizing with oversized sunglasses.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 June 2026
  • The 26-inch inseam keeps things cropped and cool, which is perfect for warmer spring destinations, and its natural fibers keep you comfortable in the heat.
    Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • For combed cotton, shorter fibers have been removed to enhance durability and the high-end look and feel.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Around 41% of employees say their companies trimmed management layers last year, according to Korn Ferry’s survey of 15,000 professionals worldwide.
    Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 9 June 2026
  • The strap can be trimmed for a custom fit on smaller dogs or puppies.
    Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Adjective
  • Other apps that use AI or offer financial advisory services, such as Origin, may be a better option for meticulous investors, as they’re dedicated to tracking market trends and providing precise feedback on your investments.
    Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 12 June 2026
  • The Formula One Ranks At Age 29 Miami Grand Prix President Katharina Nowak joins Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone F1 edition to discuss her first year at the helm of Miami’s Formula One race and the meticulous execution behind the premier motorsport event.
    Jabari Young, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Citizen concerns over chemical exposure have temporarily clipped the wings of Munster’s mosquito-spraying regimen.
    Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
  • Win or lose, the plays will be clipped incessantly, jammed into highlight reels or viral tweets, and B-roll of fans flooding the streets past subway stops adorned in Knicks colors and Timberlands will be plastered all over a thousand documentaries.
    Kyle Wagner, New York Daily News, 3 June 2026

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“Manicured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manicured. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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