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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
Myrtle is much better matched by the title creature itself, a one-eyed puffball (Americans might compare it to the ‘90s Post Honeycomb cereal mascot) that flits and flies around with its luxuriant auburn coat fluttering in the breeze.
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Katie Rife, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
Plenty of intimate questions and long, luxuriant answers followed.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
An informal cut, perhaps, though the top’s material — a luxuriant silk crepe — helped elevate the look.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Beyond it is a three-hectare haven of silvery olive trees, luxuriant Washingtonia palms, and lawns where peacocks wander freely.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Katie Rife, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
Plenty of intimate questions and long, luxuriant answers followed.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
An informal cut, perhaps, though the top’s material — a luxuriant silk crepe — helped elevate the look.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
Beyond it is a three-hectare haven of silvery olive trees, luxuriant Washingtonia palms, and lawns where peacocks wander freely.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuriant
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And why in the world would anyone composing after the Second World War reëmbrace the long-irrelevant late-Romantic idiom of Puccini and Strauss, with its lush harmonies, rich orchestration, and powerful melodies?—
Russell Platt,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Eco effort The most impressive part of the property is its lush landscaping.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Even before auditions started, there’s been rampant speculation about who might wield Bond’s Walther PPK, with everyone from Jacob Elordi to Callum Turner and Aaron Taylor-Johnson rumored to be in contention for the role.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Dalila Santiago, a close friend and leader in López’s movement, said after rampant impunity in Honduras, Fúnez’s detention came as a shock.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Set across highly fertile volcanic terrain, the estate includes an organic orchard, vineyard, fruit trees and a working coffee plantation.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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And while much of that funding is for companies focused on other parts of the real estate industry, the buying and selling of homes is still fertile ground for plenty of startups, each offering its own tech spin on how to improve the process.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Adding insult to injury, Hasna accuses Meriem of using her body to get a cushier, better paying job as maid inside the boss’ luxurious home.—
Jay Weissberg,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Side, back, and stomach sleepers all praise the pillows’ softness, luxurious feel, breathability, and coolness.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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There is not really a flushing toilet system, this is more festival style and not for everyone but a small price to pay for flexing your green credentials back at home over dinner.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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As a state legislator, Rob Bonta lobbied for the California Energy Commission to award grant money for a green energy project to Viridis, a company run by the Duongs and their business partner, Mario Juarez, who is the FBI’s star witness.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Cypress vine self-seeds and can become weedy.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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When spots of weedy growths are relatively small, use of a herbicide made for the lawn type could be a good control.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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While her defensive energy contributed to the team’s depth, a scoreless night highlighted the utter absurdity of the league elevating a backup guard over the most prolific scorer in basketball history, especially on a night when the team was already missing its star center.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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By extending his career, Rodgers will continue to add to career totals that rank him among the most prolific quarterbacks in NFL history.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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The receipts from the Sheraton Maui showed reservations for four ocean suites, two deluxe ocean front suites and one presidential suite for Newton and Kateryna Jones for eight nights.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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Fans are already scheming how this might happen — whether Kahan releases a deluxe version of The Great Divide and Bridgers appears, or something else entirely.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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“Luxuriant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuriant. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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