as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
a beautiful, verdant field
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Recent Examples of verdant
Florida’s highest waterfall tumbles down a verdant, 100-foot-deep sinkhole.
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Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
There’s also the balcony that looks out on a verdant private garden.
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Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
In recent days, however, the pool has taken on a verdant hue — the result of algae blooms that experts say are to be expected in these conditions.
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Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 June 2026
However, not so long ago—well, geologically speaking—the Sahara was green and verdant, filled with woodlands, grasslands, lakes, and rivers, as well as plants and animals that are not found in the region today.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
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Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
There’s also the balcony that looks out on a verdant private garden.
—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
In recent days, however, the pool has taken on a verdant hue — the result of algae blooms that experts say are to be expected in these conditions.
—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 June 2026
However, not so long ago—well, geologically speaking—the Sahara was green and verdant, filled with woodlands, grasslands, lakes, and rivers, as well as plants and animals that are not found in the region today.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdant
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In between scenic photos and videos of them boating alongside a school of dolphins, a turtle sighting, and the lush coastline, Alba also shared a photo of a young boy (presumably her son Hayes, 8) as well as a young girl sitting on the beach.
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Meander through a lush, fairy-worthy tapestry of ivy and narrow pathways forged throughout the B&B's history.
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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 naked back of a child front and center was painted over with clothing; a young girl was painted over with a grown woman; an infant in Christ’s arms was altered to be an older child; and Christ’s own face, hair and beard were altered.
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The open floor plan of the 4,000-square-foot condo required some clever problem-solving to create spaces for the clients, who are in their 60s, and their grown family to dine, play, and relax together.
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Borgo Conventi Sauvignon Blanc, Collio DOC, $26 This classic Collio example leans into sauvignon blanc’s leafy, herbal side, but still has enough juicy peach fruit and structure to keep it luscious rather than aggressively green.
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Blueberry Greens Smoothie A smoothie made with blueberries and leafy greens contains a combination of nutrients that may benefit your joints.
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More memory, denser racks, faster deployment The new server promises 50 percent more memory per socket and more GPU memory compared to the previous generation.
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For ultimate comfort, the loveseat and chairs also include dense foam cushions wrapped in smooth polyester.
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“Verdant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdant. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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