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Recent Examples of sylvan
The scenic drives from any direction include the sylvan splendor of some pristine patches of New England woods, gorges, and rivers.
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Richard Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2022
Temporary departures from the sylvan landscape for professional activities are prohibited, but the place has been known to have a hold on people.
—New York Times, 6 July 2022
The real-life correlate of Circe's isle is a singular place, with a beauty that is still almost completely sylvan.
—Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2022
Backpackers will find primitive camping and trailside shelters amid the sylvan charm of the Berkshires.
—Alison Van Houten, Outside Online, 6 June 2019
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Richard Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2022
Temporary departures from the sylvan landscape for professional activities are prohibited, but the place has been known to have a hold on people.
—New York Times, 6 July 2022
The real-life correlate of Circe's isle is a singular place, with a beauty that is still almost completely sylvan.
—Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2022
Backpackers will find primitive camping and trailside shelters amid the sylvan charm of the Berkshires.
—Alison Van Houten, Outside Online, 6 June 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sylvan
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The best recent example of this rule is the green energy industry (solar and wind power), which has been heavily boosted with taxpayer dollars for almost 50 years now and is still an inconsequential form of overall energy supply.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Each episode dives deep with a standout comedian who calls The Stand home- unpacking the grind, the bombs, the breakthroughs, the green-room chaos, and the nights that changed everything.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Kirkton House Propagation Vases Few things liven a space like indoor plants, with their lush, verdant hues and cheery leaf patterns.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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The duvet cover, crafted from a 100% cotton sateen, boasts verdant embroidery and an eyelet trim.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Sylvan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sylvan. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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