as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
a beautiful, verdant field
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Recent Examples of verdant
The heated infinity lap with a Jacuzzi and outdoor living area with a pergola, bar, and barbecue area further accent the rear of the house, where the private dock sits behind a verdant green wall.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
Near the town of Sanquhar, a southwestern Scottish community nestled in verdant countryside, researchers stumbled upon a Bronze Age barrow—the first find of its kind in the area.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2025
Monde coffee under the shade of an orange tree on their verdant patio.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2025
Around her, leaves fluttered in the autumn breeze, a verdant array that suggested the Colorado might be flowing in its channel nearby.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
Near the town of Sanquhar, a southwestern Scottish community nestled in verdant countryside, researchers stumbled upon a Bronze Age barrow—the first find of its kind in the area.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2025
Monde coffee under the shade of an orange tree on their verdant patio.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 Dec. 2025
Around her, leaves fluttered in the autumn breeze, a verdant array that suggested the Colorado might be flowing in its channel nearby.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdant
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Emerald Pools hiked in Zion National Park takes visitors through lush scenery, dramatic cliffs, and cascading waterfalls.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Set in Delray’s beachfront town square, the restaurant unfolds across several sleek indoor and outdoor spaces filled with bold art and lush greenery.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Access to quality green spaces like this is essential for the health and well-being of our community.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Bathrooms, water fountains and green grass perfect for picnics or playing sports — those are the exact features that are completely missing from some San Joaquin County parks.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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In Arthur Penn’s 1975 neo-noir Night Moves, Griffith is Delly Grastner, a 16-year-old runaway with a little girl’s voice and a grown woman’s body—on full display in an underwater nude scene—intent on seducing Gene Hackman, 43 and paunchy.—
Lili Anolik,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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The father-son duo is now grown-ups together, both on and off-screen.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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If that’s your goal, choose ingredients that protect flavanols—think berries, cocoa, tea, and leafy greens.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Leafy Greens For a generous boost of anti-inflammatory nutrients, eat more leafy greens like spinach, kale, and arugula.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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In situations of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a secure location, such as a nearby business’s parking lot, to pull over and come to a stop.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Verdant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdant. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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