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as in juicy
full of juice
vines weighted down with plump, succulent grapes
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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a buffet table set with an array of succulent roasts
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Recent Examples of succulent
Water Treat these plants more like a succulent, and water when the top few inches of soil feels dry.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Searches for succulent gardens increased 3 times in searches year-over-year.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Soil Plant in well-draining potting medium, such as a succulent mix.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
The bright pink building on the corner of Third and D streets downtown promises a party vibe, while succulent smells wafting from the kitchen promise a feast.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for succulent
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
Searches for succulent gardens increased 3 times in searches year-over-year.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Soil Plant in well-draining potting medium, such as a succulent mix.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
The bright pink building on the corner of Third and D streets downtown promises a party vibe, while succulent smells wafting from the kitchen promise a feast.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for succulent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for succulent
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Southern Living contributor Rick Bragg says the recipe is actually very simple: squishy white brand, salt and pepper, generous smears of mayo, and slices of juicy tomatoes.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Willem Dafoe as Rat in Fantastic Mr. Fox Willem Dafoe has delicious fun voicing Rat, the sinister security guard who menaces Fox and his cohorts.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Mama practically lived in the kitchen, making delicious dishes to feed the friends and family who were always stopping by.—
Ivy Odom,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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The beautiful foliage and edible lavender-blue flowers also enhance the beauty of garden beds and containers.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2025
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Hemp's federal legalization would apply to products such as grains, oil, nuts, fiber and some edible leaves but not cannabinoid products.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Succulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succulent. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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