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Recent Examples of manicured
Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for manicured
Adjective
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Set beneath Mont Blanc, Chamonix’s ski areas are spread out and varied, favoring serious vertical, dramatic exposure, and long descents over groomed cruisers.—
Bailey Berg,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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This graphic fringe—AKA the perfect partner to groomed brows and her infectious smile.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
29 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Trim Stems Growing Out of the Trunk Money trees are often pruned into a tidy shape that looks like a small tree.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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Most shrubs are best pruned selectively, using hand pruners, rather than with a power tool.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Clear gloss nails rely on a clear high-gloss finish that immediately makes the hands appear well-groomed and elegant.—
Lina-Marie Baatz,
Glamour,
21 Nov. 2025
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Sitting in a Syrian cafe in Neukölln, a culturally diverse district of the German capital, Modamani is smiling and well-groomed.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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From there, neutral colors (light blue, soft yellow) and classic prints (thin stripes, playful florals) up the timeless ease; elsewhere, play around with your silhouette by opting for something oversized or cropped.—
Avery Matera,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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Length Typically, leggings cover the legs down to the ankle, but cropped, midcalf, and capri versions also exist.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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By the time the strike began, patrol had trimmed its ask significantly.—
Kylea Henseler,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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Stocks that dominated portfolios in 2025 are now being trimmed to finance new positions elsewhere.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Originally built in 1991, the 3,416-square-foot single-level estate recently underwent a meticulous reimagining—one that balances durability and artisan craftsmanship.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Expect that particular blend of confident, meticulous, and charismatic service that’s found in its purest form in old Sicilian restaurants, and the most divine selection of puddings and gelato for a sweet-toothed finale.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Williams clipped Vrabel with his facemask.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Then it’s immediately clipped up and shared online.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Renk and Leonardo initially led the pan-European Stoxx 600 index, moving more than 4% higher, but pared gains through the session.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s edict was light on details — and the shares pared those losses in later trading — but the message was sent.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Manicured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manicured. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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