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Recent Examples of woodsy
Don’t Shy Away from Dark Shades Designer Lauren Liess leaned into deep, woodsy tones for the library in our 2020 Idea House in Asheville, North Carolina, installing floor-to-ceiling oak bookshelves and washing the ceiling in a rich brown-green shade (Sherwin-Williams’ Momentum, SW 9530).
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
At Glenlaurel Inn & Spa nearby, inventive food and plush cabins balance brisk hikes for a perfectly woodsy winter getaway.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
The butter is nutty with notes of caramel, while the sage is earthy, savory and woodsy, with a touch of freshness that some liken to citrus, eucalyptus or mint.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
There’s the woodsy New England setting for the first film and the bloated Billionaire Island for the second mystery from director Rian Johnson.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2025
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
At Glenlaurel Inn & Spa nearby, inventive food and plush cabins balance brisk hikes for a perfectly woodsy winter getaway.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
The butter is nutty with notes of caramel, while the sage is earthy, savory and woodsy, with a touch of freshness that some liken to citrus, eucalyptus or mint.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
There’s the woodsy New England setting for the first film and the bloated Billionaire Island for the second mystery from director Rian Johnson.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woodsy
Adjective
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Queso fresco, a mild and milky cheese, balances spicy food exceptionally well.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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The cream cheese makes these spicy sausage balls fluffy.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the pictures, Sarah wore an ash gray cardigan, her thick brunette hair shoulder-length; Elena, in a flowery dress, hugs her mom in one photo.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Appropriately enough, red was a major theme in my favorite covers this month—though fewer flowery reds and more…ketchupy reds?—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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All of these steps degrade or destroy the aromatic compounds that made the flower compelling in the first place.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2026
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Perfect for feeding a crowd, this sheet pan dinner is bright, flavorful, and aromatic.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Woodsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodsy. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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