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verdure

noun

ˈvər-jər How to pronounce verdure (audio)
Definition of verdurenext
1
as in vegetation
green leaves or plants a good time to tour the wine country is when it is clothed with the verdure of midsummer

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2
as in health
the condition of being sound in body a portrait of a fresh-faced teenage girl in all of her youthful verdure and irrepressible joie de vivre

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Recent Examples of verdure Fret patterns are great to bring into more modern or linear homes, and the fabric is sometimes raised or textured, whereas verdure and Jacobean floral tapestries lean more traditional and are not raised. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026 Have the, verdure vegetables dressed with olive oil and lemon; cavatelli ricotta pasta with Gorgonzola and walnuts; or gnocchi with red tomato and more Gorgonzola. — John Mariani, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 The addition of a verdure wallpaper to the space contributes to an atmosphere of a sitting room rather than a workspace. — Emily Evans Eerdmans, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdure
  1. vegetation
  2. health
  3. foliage
  4. heartiness
  5. flora
  6. fitness
  7. vigor
  8. wellness
Noun
  • Before construction began, the lot of land was flat and covered with vegetation.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Interventions can include removing trees and vegetation or constructing barriers to isolate their roots from the house’s foundations and, at the more extreme and expensive end, underpinning the house by pumping concrete beneath the foundations.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of vegetation
Noun
  • The group claims that HIV treatment has improved in the decades since the military initially categorized HIV as a health problem that disqualifies someone from enlistment.
    — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Companies and health systems that treat ambient documentation as a pure software problem (deploy it, minimize edits and measure only time saved) are more likely to discover the limits the hard way.
    — Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of health
Noun
  • Maynard recommends gathering all the dead foliage into a neat bundle using a bungee cord or string.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Fall offers particularly scenic window views, including colorful East Coast foliage, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and stretches of the James and Potomac rivers.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of foliage
Noun
  • The addition of pan-friend hominy adds a nutty heartiness that is unexpected and so delicious!
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The heartiness of other ingredients can determine the final number.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of heartiness
Noun
  • Dillard’s work, though not exclusively about nature, often focused on the natural world, the cruelty and beauty of both flora and fauna, narrowing in on the extremity of the biological systems surrounding us.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
  • There’s also a large bonus room on the lower floor that could function as a family room or lounge, and an office decked out with flora-and-fauna wallpaper.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of flora
Noun
  • Gabriele Polcari, a Formula Medicine physiotherapist working with Lucchini, stated that cooling equipment is merely a last line of defense, with fitness preparation being the primary focus.
    — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • While some via ferratas cater to expert rock climbers looking for tough challenges, Tahoe’s encourages visitors of all ages and fitness levels to try it out and test their abilities.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • Garden mum expert QiuXia Chen explains that the differences between potted mums and garden mums relate to their flower size, branching, flowering times, plant habit, and vigor.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Appropriate pruning and sanitation practices, routine fertilization in accordance with the plant’s needs, and protection from environmental stressors (drought, heat, or cold) are all vital to maintaining vigor.
    — Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • Ivan Lendl, a star of the 1980s, was the first major men’s player known to focus on health and wellness.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to exercise, Eden said, maintaining a balanced diet is another part of her wellness regimen.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of wellness

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