Thesaurus results for BRANCHLET

branchlet

noun

Definition of branchlet

as in limb

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Recent Examples of branchlet The photo of the branchlet tips shows the male pollen cones of cedar, which occur at the tips. — oregonlive, 16 Apr. 2022 Only lemon trees require other pruning, to thin out twiggy branchlets so the plant can put more energy into vigorous branches, and to let light into the plant. — Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, 11 Oct. 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for branchlet

Noun

Or gawky characters, all angular bone structures and willowy limbs?

— Max Berlinger, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Deirdre massaged my limbs while the cups went to work on my perpetually achy upper back.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Definition of limb

Noun

One exhibit brings together the then-future president’s buckskin jacket and pants, his rifle, Tiffany knife, his spurs, and his branding irons.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
The couple, who were introduced on a blind date, were together for two years before making a spur of the moment decision to walk down the aisle in 1954.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of spur

Noun

Four branches of the TVS family had crossholdings in group companies until they were divided among the third- and fourth-generation members in 2022, with Sudarshan’s father gaining ownership of TVS Motor.

— Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Should another fire roll through, the seedlings are not yet tall enough to hold their branches above the flames.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of branch

Noun

There may be some confusion among Bravo or Peacock viewers over the shows, but clearly Bravo is placing its bets on the Real Housewives version rather than the in-house offshoot.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2026
An offshoot of the youth savings and investment accounts that the president introduced as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, these accounts are specifically targeted for children in foster care.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 1 July 2026