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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Like many royal women, Princess Diana typically kept her nails short, understated, and impeccably groomed.
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Outdoor enthusiasts bring their bikes and hiking shoes to hop on the 50-plus miles of groomed paths known as Maine Huts & Trails.
Verb
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Most plants should be pruned in the fall when the weather is cool.
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Plants tend to grow taller than determinate types and are commonly pruned to maintain a single central stem.
Adjective
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Their kids often come across as highly regulated, well-groomed, and polite to their parents and other adults.
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Their fur is so thick and well-groomed that the water droplets don’t get down to their skin.
Verb
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The only thing more summery than white denim is cropped white denim, so these pants are the quintessential warm-weather pick.
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Conveniently cropped out are the diverse regional traditions that underpin our national food heritage.
Adjective
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For combed cotton, shorter fibers have been removed to enhance durability and the high-end look and feel.
Verb
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Marina Mabrey scored a game-high 23 points and hit back-to-back 3-pointers during a third-quarter run that trimmed Atlanta's lead and brought the Tempo within striking distance.
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This was for Clark’s tee shot rolling into a bunker, leading to a short miss for bogey that again trimmed his lead to one shot.
Adjective
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During hours of interviews and temple visits, the former smuggler recounted his exploits in meticulous detail.
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Host Rachel Holt visits their Massachusetts workshop to meet the artisans behind the instruments and explore the meticulous process that brings each horn to life.
Verb
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The material itself is soft, breathable, and machine washable for easy cleaning, and the pillow rolls up into a convenient carrying pouch that can be clipped onto your personal item for easy access.
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Pinch-hitter Jose Tabata fouled off a pair of 2-2 pitches before Scherzer clipped him on the elbow with a breaking ball.
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“Manicured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manicured. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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