as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
a beautiful, verdant field
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Recent Examples of verdant
Outdoors is the professional-grade tennis court, which Smith painted a striking gray on black during her tenure, plus a verdant lawn surrounding a rectangular pool and spa.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The alfresco dining space for over 10 guests is accented by verdant landscaping and an outdoor kitchen, which is outfitted with appliances by Kalamazoo.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
That’s largely the case today, but 7,000 years ago the vast desert was an altogether different place: a verdant world of trees and rivers and home to megafauna such as hippos and elephants.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
As soon as the weather warms up, though, both the casual Garden restaurant and the gourmet restaurant will serve meals in the verdant courtyard garden, which feels like a serene oasis in the heart of the city with its beautiful magnolia trees, hedges, and flowers.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The alfresco dining space for over 10 guests is accented by verdant landscaping and an outdoor kitchen, which is outfitted with appliances by Kalamazoo.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
That’s largely the case today, but 7,000 years ago the vast desert was an altogether different place: a verdant world of trees and rivers and home to megafauna such as hippos and elephants.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
As soon as the weather warms up, though, both the casual Garden restaurant and the gourmet restaurant will serve meals in the verdant courtyard garden, which feels like a serene oasis in the heart of the city with its beautiful magnolia trees, hedges, and flowers.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdant
Adjective
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Wild beauty abounds in the landscape surrounding this quaint holiday home, which features serene, sunlit views of lush greenery and azure skies.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
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Ireland’s lush, green landscapes are dotted with Stone Age tombs, with some burial sites dating back 5,000 years.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But after dark, its red and green neon sign casts a glow onto East Houston Street as negronis fly from its zinc and Formica bar, akin to a scene from Jay McInerney’s Bright Lights, Big City.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Scheffler did not miss a green through 10 holes, which is crucial at TPC Craig Ranch.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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On Mother's Day, children — whether small or grown — take the opportunity to pay special tribute to their moms.—
Maquita Peters,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
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While global wine consumption has declined in recent years, in-flight wine consumption has remained stable or grown.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, add some high-fiber, watery foods to your diet, like cucumbers and leafy greens, Dowler says.—
Sarah Klein,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Kale Kale is a nutrient-dense leafy green packed with vitamins, minerals, and powerful antioxidants.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The company still relies on carriers for a portion of its deliveries, including the U.S. Postal Service, which is traditionally relied on for shipments to costlier and less dense rural areas.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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But liquid water is, unusually, denser than its solid icy form.—
Robin George Andrews,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Verdant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdant. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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