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Recent Examples of sylvan
The sylvan property set on a 2,600-acre nature preserve has been hosting the tribute since 1988, a year after the movie’s release.
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Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 29 July 2022
Consider the hectares and hectares of fences and hedges, often erected at considerable cost to transform a yard, and certainly a pool, into an owner’s sylvan duchy.
—Karen Heller, Washington Post, 20 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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Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 29 July 2022
Consider the hectares and hectares of fences and hedges, often erected at considerable cost to transform a yard, and certainly a pool, into an owner’s sylvan duchy.
—Karen Heller, Washington Post, 20 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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For the first installment, U.S. photographer Alec Soth shot the lush green scenery and karst limestone mountains near the Li river in Guilin.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Leaning into the tropical vibes of the mani, the duo appropriately used a pool and a leafy green tree as the background of their photo opp.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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Long renowned for its verdant landscapes and historic temples, the Indonesian island of Bali draws droves of tourists each year to surf and sunbathe along its sandy shores—but in recent years, this influx of international visitors has caused serious strain on its local communities.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Its private park, overlooking a verdant valley, was the work of French landscape artist Edouard André, who also designed the city park across the street.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
28 June 2025
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“Sylvan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sylvan. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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