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Recent Examples of laurel
The big side yard was bordered on two sides by a sprawling laurel hedge with Godzilla’s own ambition.
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Murr Brewster, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2025
In her right hand, the female figure holds laurel leaves, which Roman priestesses and priests once used to purify spaces.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
That’s because the work required to get to the top points to the kind of person who wouldn’t suddenly rest on laurels.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Many more of these moments would have rounded out Pagnol as a worthy sire beyond his literary laurels.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
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Murr Brewster, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Apr. 2025
In her right hand, the female figure holds laurel leaves, which Roman priestesses and priests once used to purify spaces.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
That’s because the work required to get to the top points to the kind of person who wouldn’t suddenly rest on laurels.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Many more of these moments would have rounded out Pagnol as a worthy sire beyond his literary laurels.
—Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laurel
Noun
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By that time, Aspinall had already defended his interim crown, scoring a first-round knockout win over Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 in July 2024.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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In a dramatic twist, the bank lost its crown as continental Europe’s most valuable lender by market capitalization to Spanish giant Santander in mid-April. - CNBC’s Ganesh Rao contributed to this report.—
Ruxandra Iordache,April Roach,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
Noun
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And the black ribbon will coordinate with your new swimsuit.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Featuring thin, wide ribbons of raw carrots seasoned with green onions, garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and hot chili peppers, the salad has been hailed as an anti-aging recipe for a few summers now.—
Irene Coltrinari,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
Noun
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In the prequel, wildcard Edwards is discharged from the SEALs after an operation, and his coveted trident insignia is removed from his uniform.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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Fashion as an insignia of belonging is at the forefront of the conversation.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The winning beers were made by breweries across the U.S. and globe, though surprisingly, given the style’s European roots, no breweries from Europe took home pilsner medals.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Now, despite clocking the fastest time in the state, Clara Adams went home without a medal.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
6 June 2025
Noun
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These professionals are tasked with helping organizations understand what drives engagement beyond compensation and titles.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The event featured eight past winners, who earned titles between 1973 and 2019.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2025
Noun
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In addition to winning silver at the U.S. Winter Cup in February, the 17-year-old claimed gold on floor exercise, silver on beam, and bronze on vault at the 2025 Osijek World Cup.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Her character was dressed in a stylish silver jacket and red ensemble from Patricia Field, who designed the costumes in the original series.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Platinum has returned as a precious metals star, delivery fat profits as investors rotate funds out of gold, the sector leader.—
Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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And the rising price of gold didn’t seem to deter brands from gravitating to the precious metal.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
Noun
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During the Shang and Western Zhou dynasties, bronze vessels were primarily used for sacrifices to ancestors.—
Jane Levere,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The competition’s silver medal went to 30-year-old Israeli-Russian Vitaly Starikov, and the bronze was awarded to an American, 26-year-old Minneapolis native Evren Ozel.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2025
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“Laurel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laurel. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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