verdant

adjective

ˈvər-dᵊnt How to pronounce verdant (audio)
Definition of verdantnext
as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth a beautiful, verdant field

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Recent Examples of verdant But one look at Bear Lake, located on the border of Idaho and Utah, will prove exactly why this spot has the has the honor—inviting, brilliant blue waters, idyllic beaches, and verdant surroundings all help Bear Lake live up to its nickname. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 Traditionally, ‘ryad’ or ‘رياض’ in Arabic means a lush and verdant garden, or oasis. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026 As for the verdant grounds that sold Becker on the property, they have been reimagined by the AD100 landscape design studio Terremoto, who planted swaths of ferns and live oaks. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026 Your grass needs water to survive, so a regular sprinkling can help keep your front yard looking verdant and healthy. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for verdant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdant
  1. lush
  2. green
  3. grown
  4. leafy
  5. dense
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  • Zamindar’s Clubhouse, which opened in June in the former Link & Pin location in South End, offers a lush, opulent space adorned with Indian art, heritage architectural features, brass accents and warm lighting.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
  • On the album side, Victoria Monét leads the way with Frequency of Love, her lush, 22-track follow-up to her three-time Grammy-winning debut studio album, Jaguar II.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of lush
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  • Designed for ranch work and rugged driving, the Terra pickup features green paint, 37-inch tires on 18-inch wheels, heavy-duty side steps, a front bull bar, a roof basket with lights, and expanded cargo-bed storage.
    — Chase Jordan October 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026
  • At 12, the future jeweler happened upon a glimmering green stone—priced at 25 cents—in a pawn shop.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of green
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  • Related Stories But Markle is a grown woman with a family, and her mother reportedly respected her decision.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Jean, Margaret's sister and a mother of two grown sons, is watching television at her Detroit home.
    — Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of grown
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  • Having introduced the concept of afternoon tea to Madrid in a previous incarnation, the Ritz once again offers scones with clotted cream in the leafy Palm Court.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But they can be paired with other potassium-rich foods such as beans, leafy greens, potatoes, bananas, and yogurt.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of leafy
Adjective
  • On paper, director Tom McCarthy‘s latest film, A Statement might appear to be a dense polemic, hardly the stuff of exciting moviemaking.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This show brings back the lighter stand-alone episode structure of the original's early seasons, with a less dense art style.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of dense

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