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Recent Examples of manicured
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
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
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In Tahoe City, 50 kilometers of groomed runs make up the Tahoe XC cross-country skiing area.—
Camila Pedrosa
April 29,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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That part of the plan includes improving 40 miles of summer trails and 10 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and redesigning two trailheads that will encourage more people to recreate in the White River National Forest.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Plants are less likely to catch fire if they are properly irrigated, pruned to remove all dead material, and free of fallen leaves, needles and twigs.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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If the only new growth is from the base of the plant, the entire top woody section has died back and it can be pruned to the ground.—
Marie Iannotti,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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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
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Common Brandy Melville clothing items include spaghetti strap tank tops, cropped T-shirts and short, flowy dresses.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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What's often cropped out are the crowds and long lines – the frustrations that can come with vacationing today, or living in a vacation destination.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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The strap can be trimmed for a custom fit on smaller dogs or puppies.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Then, move on to the next one, repeating the process until all nails have been trimmed.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The competitive clinic market has also pushed standards higher, with advanced technology and meticulous service now the norm for visitors seeking everything from a basic facial to more involved cosmetic procedures.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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On the other hand, the state legislature was not meticulous about complying with the procedure that the state constitution lays out for proposing amendments.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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In multiple cases, other road users struck the autonomous vehicle from behind or clipped it while passing.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Posts can be clipped out of context or interpreted as official positions.—
Adam Goodcoff,
STAT,
13 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Manicured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manicured. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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