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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
Adjective
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But the notion of mysterious objects hurtling through the air in a way that appears intelligently controlled is hard to seperate from the stigma of little green men and flying saucers.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The enormous bed is upholstered in green velvet, a custom Lawson Fenning, and the living room was decorated with pieces from Soho Home and a treasure trove of 1stDibs finds like midcentury chairs by William Hinn.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Surrounded by rocky limestone cliffs, verdant rainforests and the emerald Andaman Sea, the world’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a secluded, 54-room temple to contemporary Thai design that is as beautiful as its backdrop.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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And the set, a collaboration between interior designer Madelynn Hudson and florist Rana Kim, will transport guests from TriBeCa to the verdant Highlands mountains.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Sylvan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sylvan. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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