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as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
an older man who still has a luxuriant head of hair
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as in fertile
producing abundantly
luxuriant soil that yields endless fields of grain
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as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
the fashion model always wore the most luxuriant outfits
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Recent Examples of luxuriant
The development pre-built its luxuriant landscaping and outdoor plazas, then incorporated an indoor golf simulator, fitness center and café as tenant amenities.
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
One Madison’s slate of attractions includes a public gym (run by Chelsea Piers Fitness) so spacious and luxuriant that members might be tempted to move in.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 Nov. 2024
This was a man who had lengthy experience in surviving far from luxuriant conditions, firstly from his time living with the destitute of Paris and London as part of his first successful non-fiction volume and secondly as a fighter for the Republican cause in the Spanish Civil War.
—Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 15 Nov. 2024
Like Alfonso Arau’s decadent film, the amount of time spent on food in the series is almost luxuriant, adding to the sensuality of the story.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
One Madison’s slate of attractions includes a public gym (run by Chelsea Piers Fitness) so spacious and luxuriant that members might be tempted to move in.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 21 Nov. 2024
This was a man who had lengthy experience in surviving far from luxuriant conditions, firstly from his time living with the destitute of Paris and London as part of his first successful non-fiction volume and secondly as a fighter for the Republican cause in the Spanish Civil War.
—Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 15 Nov. 2024
Like Alfonso Arau’s decadent film, the amount of time spent on food in the series is almost luxuriant, adding to the sensuality of the story.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriant
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Located on the Kassandra Peninsula in Northern Greece, this natural gem combines a tranquil lagoon, clear turquoise waters, soft golden sand and lush pine surroundings that combine to create a breathtaking setting for a relaxing and photogenic day (or many of them) at the beach.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Black accents and warm shades converge in a color palette that interior designer Michelle Boudreau says was drawn from the surrounding environment – greens from cactus plants and earthy tones from rugged mountains framing the lush backyard.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 May 2025
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Breeding a climate of 'rumor and turmoil' Historians say papal gambling dates back at least to the 1400s and was rampant in 16th-century Rome.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Attacks on gender-affirming-care have been much more rampant in recent years, as 26 states have passed laws limiting access to such care for trans and nonbinary people, according to the Human Rights Campaign.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
1 May 2025
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According to Gartner’s 2024 report, by 2026, 80% of organizations will struggle to manage non-human identities, creating fertile ground for breaches and compliance failures.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The African country proved fertile ground for Tiffany.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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In 1963, the palace was transformed into a luxurious resort dedicated to lavish living.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Amazon shoppers are equally impressed with the luxurious cleansing balm, and more than 2,000 users have added it to their carts in the past month alone.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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But after dark, its red and green neon sign casts a glow onto East Houston Street as negronis fly from its zinc and Formica bar, akin to a scene from Jay McInerney’s Bright Lights, Big City.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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The brown resurrection fern that grew thick along the jagged edges of the hollow was changing to a bright green right before her eyes.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Crabgrass is an annual, weedy, warm-season grass that prefers the hot and dry summer weather over the cool spring and fall temperatures that bluegrass prefers.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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Some host plants are herb-sized and easy to fit into snug spaces, while others may be undesirably weedy in vigor.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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The weeds’ shallow root system cannot become established between the dense, prolific roots of thriving lawn grass.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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Diamondback is the sixth-largest oil producer in the lower 48 states and the third biggest in the prolific Permian Basin, according to data from Enverus.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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Alongside the original 14-track album, the deluxe version is complemented by an additional eight tracks, featuring unheard tracks, remixes, and collaborations.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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Photo : Gregory White/Seattle Home Photography Just off the bar is a deluxe bedroom suitable as the primary suite.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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“Luxuriant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriant. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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