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Recent Examples of succulent Now, scientists have created colorful glow-in-the-dark succulent plants. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025 Late summer is a tasty time in Colorado, with tart cherries, succulent Olathe sweet corn, and juicy Palisade peaches. Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025 For entrees, go with the juicy yet crispy grilled chicken served over a treasure trove of flavorful accouterments — roasted artichokes, chanterelle mushrooms, pancetta, lima beans and succulent sundried tomatoes. Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025 During their stay, guests can spot things like sandstone sculptures, rope art, and a motorcycle in the lobby as well as things like rope art, succulent planters, and cheeky alien wallpaper throughout the rest of the space. Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for succulent
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Adjective
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    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Or tender, juicy mojo pork marinated with savory cumin and cilantro, and brightened with zesty lime and orange juices.
    Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The food is basically pescatarian, beautifully presented and incredibly delicious.
    Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • This powder comes in a few delicious flavors—unflavored, strawberry lemon, vanilla, and chocolate—and is packed with vitamin C, which can support collagen synthesis to further boost effectiveness, according to Fazio.
    Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • While human trials are still needed, scientists in China found that rats fed a high-fat diet lost about 17% of their body weight when given the edible microbeads.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Berkley’s Bombshell Treat Bar will offer three varieties of ice cream bars, including Honolulu Blue raspberry dip with marshmallow cream drizzle, Lion's sprinkle mix and edible glitter.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Succulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succulent. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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