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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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Overall, this study represents a new direction for finding TTE materials, paving the way for efficient waste heat recovery systems for a greener future.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Though Atonement came out 19 years ago, the green silk dress worn by Keira Knightley’s character lives rent-free in my head as one of the most luxurious ensembles to be featured in film.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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Tucked away on the North Malé Atoll, Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa feels like a verdant village retreat.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Allow this verdant set of four to serve as your table’s introduction to playful meal presentations.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Sylvan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sylvan. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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