Thesaurus results for PLANTER

planter

noun

ˈplan-tər

as in farmer

a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it the planters are too busy around harvest time to pay the tourists much mind

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Recent Examples of planter With sustainability at the forefront of their minds, Vince and Michelle sourced items like leftover brick from neighbors for the floor, and wood from a dock torn down at White Rock Lake’s marina for the planter beds. —

Mary Grace Granados, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026 Cash in hand, the sugarcane planters of Mauritius replaced their slaves with contract labor from the Indian subcontinent. —

David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026 They won’t be planted in the ground but instead will be in planters. —

Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 The best ceramic brands and online pottery shops offer wares that come in many forms: A beautiful vase filled with fresh flowers, a statement fruit bowl, and oversized planters to name a few. —

Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for planter

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farmer

Noun

For farmers, children and others returning to areas after a conflict, a single step can mean permanent injury or death.

— Sagar Lekhak, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
This stoneware version of the classic farmer's market berry basket is perfect for holding berries (of course) as well as candies, paper goods, or odds and ends.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026