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Definition of manicurednext

manicured

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verb

past tense of manicure

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of manicured
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
  • For outdoor activities beyond downhill skiing, the Nordic Center offers more than 15 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails and snowshoe trails.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The property’s Nordic Center is open every day through mid-April and features almost 17 miles of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing, snowshoeing and fat biking, along with lessons and gear rentals.
    Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Crape myrtles don't need to be pruned every year.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Many evergreens should be pruned conservatively to give them a better chance of growing back.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • In the photo released by the committee, King Charles was cropped out.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Wilde managed to sneak in a cheeky photo of herself hugging her new boyfriend, whose face was noticeably cropped out.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Those without physical addresses on their Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspection reports have been trimmed from the list.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
  • He's really trimmed the fat from a lot of his game.
    Scott Fowler The Charlotte Observer, Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Tirico, known for meticulous organization and multitasking, says his job is better than a dream come true.
    Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Cold-weather conditions can be a unique challenge even for the most meticulous cleaner, but a few adjustments can help prevent minor annoyances from becoming persistent problems.
    Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The impassioned celebration was quickly clipped and shared across social media, with thousands enjoying what initially looked like a release of unbridled, unrehearsed joy.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Searching for every inch, every millisecond of an advantage, her right arm clipped the fourth gate.
    Will Graves, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Berry’s pared back gray coat evoked a certain variation on quiet luxury, with its minimalist construction and versatility.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The interiors are equally pared-back, with Francesca Muzio opting for warmth and hominess over formal perfection.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026

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“Manicured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/manicured. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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