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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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The beach is regularly groomed, cleaned, and kept clear of encroaching vegetation, resulting in a pristine white-sand beach that’s unmatched anywhere else in the state.
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The horses were well-groomed and healthy looking.
Verb
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Most varieties should be pruned in late winter or early spring.
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They are edited, softened, brokered, litigated, sentimentalized, and pruned.
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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Lightweight and slightly cropped, this linen-blend tank top is designed to hit at the hip points for petite shoppers.
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No balls were kicked around, but a first impression was made about a pitch that’s cropped tighter than a Pebble Beach fairway yet in impressive shape after four games over 11 days.
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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Both wore bras by Intimissimi, with Amelia selecting a black bra trimmed with ivory lace, and Eliza sporting an all-white version of the same piece.
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The Mass, rich in velvet and gold-trimmed vestments, chanting and incense, was livestreamed on the society’s YouTube channel, with simultaneous explanations in several languages.
Adjective
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What appears as speed in global organizations is often the result of meticulous logistical preparation and an expert knowledge of regulatory environments.
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Chef Natsuko Shoji blends Tiffany glamour with Japanese ingredients, craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail.
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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