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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
August's list includes a 3D digital reconstruction of the Shroud of Turin; injecting succulent leaves with phosphors to create plants that glow in different colors; a nifty shape-changing antenna; and snails with a unique ability to grow back their eyeballs.
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ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025
Now, scientists have created colorful glow-in-the-dark succulent plants.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Late summer is a tasty time in Colorado, with tart cherries, succulent Olathe sweet corn, and juicy Palisade peaches.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
For entrees, go with the juicy yet crispy grilled chicken served over a treasure trove of flavorful accouterments — roasted artichokes, chanterelle mushrooms, pancetta, lima beans and succulent sundried tomatoes.
—Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2025
Now, scientists have created colorful glow-in-the-dark succulent plants.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Late summer is a tasty time in Colorado, with tart cherries, succulent Olathe sweet corn, and juicy Palisade peaches.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2025
For entrees, go with the juicy yet crispy grilled chicken served over a treasure trove of flavorful accouterments — roasted artichokes, chanterelle mushrooms, pancetta, lima beans and succulent sundried tomatoes.
—Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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There are some mysteries and secrets here that look quite juicy.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This will exceed your expectations because something so humble really isn't meant to be this delicious.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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The bright vegetal bite of a good blanco is delicious and helps match the robust character of the maraschino liqueur.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
20 Sep. 2025
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Botanically speaking, pomegranate seeds are arils, edible juice sacs that contain a tiny seed.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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These colorful blooms and edible herbs thrive when the temperature drops.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Succulent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/succulent. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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