as in farmers
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 planters
The triple-ball design comes preassembled in classic Roman-style planters and looks impressively realistic, according to Amazon reviewers—even moving gracefully in the wind without toppling over.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Elements like wicker baskets, wooden benches, or clay planters bring warmth and organic texture to any porch, says Paxton.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Repurpose them as vases, planters, utensil holders, or simple storage canisters.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Leung suggests bending extra wire hangers into frames for mini planters and attaching small pouches with twine or yarn to hold air plants.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Wet soil could raise concerns for planters about root rot, fungal disease and erosion.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The project was Carmel’s first stretch of roadside bike lanes that were protected from traffic, but the planters received mixed reactions.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 12 Feb. 2026
Numerous terraces and the swimming pool function as alfresco extensions to the interior spaces, with a series of interconnected planters and islands for lounging and sunbathing.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
The planters showcase artwork inspired by literary classics from iconic authors such as Emily Brontë, Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Elements like wicker baskets, wooden benches, or clay planters bring warmth and organic texture to any porch, says Paxton.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Repurpose them as vases, planters, utensil holders, or simple storage canisters.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026
Leung suggests bending extra wire hangers into frames for mini planters and attaching small pouches with twine or yarn to hold air plants.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
Wet soil could raise concerns for planters about root rot, fungal disease and erosion.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The project was Carmel’s first stretch of roadside bike lanes that were protected from traffic, but the planters received mixed reactions.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 12 Feb. 2026
Numerous terraces and the swimming pool function as alfresco extensions to the interior spaces, with a series of interconnected planters and islands for lounging and sunbathing.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
The planters showcase artwork inspired by literary classics from iconic authors such as Emily Brontë, Jane Austen and Louisa May Alcott.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planters
farmers
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Bird flocks have been on the rebound after last year’s avian flu outbreak, but that has farmers suddenly selling at a loss.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The list included red dye 40, often used by turkey and pork farmers who pushed back against the bill, Butts said.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Planters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planters. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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