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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.
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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.
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Maria Shollenbarger,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2022
Backpackers will find primitive camping and trailside shelters amid the sylvan charm of the Berkshires.
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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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Every imaginable yellow, green and blue wig was on display among the sea of kilts outside Hard Rock Stadium (re-named Miami Stadium for the World Cup), faces were painted in all the team colors, and fans of both teams posed for photos together.
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Purchased in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, the traditional hat was decorated with a red and green beaded flower.
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The rustic, Tuscan-style abode sits on more than 40 verdant acres.
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Florida’s highest waterfall tumbles down a verdant, 100-foot-deep sinkhole.
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“Sylvan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sylvan. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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