as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
a beautiful, verdant field
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Recent Examples of verdant
Ah, the English countryside, a place of verdant Arthurian forests, bizzing bees, and fast-moving zombies driven by some nameless need to feast upon human flesh.
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Way more verdant than Greenland.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Loesing used Sherwin Williams Iron Ore in Larissa’s office on the home’s main floor to give the space both warmth and a hip contrast with the verdant view outside.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The heated infinity lap with a Jacuzzi and outdoor living area with a pergola, bar, and barbecue area further accent the rear of the house, where the private dock sits behind a verdant green wall.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
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Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
Way more verdant than Greenland.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Loesing used Sherwin Williams Iron Ore in Larissa’s office on the home’s main floor to give the space both warmth and a hip contrast with the verdant view outside.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The heated infinity lap with a Jacuzzi and outdoor living area with a pergola, bar, and barbecue area further accent the rear of the house, where the private dock sits behind a verdant green wall.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdant
Adjective
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For example, lush landscaping surrounding homes may be picturesque — but in some cases, such vegetation can provide fuel for a fire.—
David Gamboa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Designed by the celebrated firm Schultze and Weaver—hotel architects behind New York’s Waldorf Astoria and a collection of landmark Biltmore and luxury properties—the structure rises in Mediterranean Revival splendor, blending Spanish, Moorish, and Italian influences across 150 lush acres.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For the previous ten seconds, a huge green piece of a caterpillar roll had required the curator’s entire attention.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Outside Schiaparelli, the actor’s black leather overcoat is having a bit of a fashion tussle with the green-y lenses of his eyeglasses, but Cassel is a tough dude who can carry that.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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She is survived by her husband, production designer Bo Welch, and her grown sons, Matthew and Luke.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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While that 2022 formula was in more tinted sunscreen territory, this new hero is more grown up—sophisticated in both its offering and finish.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The state exports crops such as leafy greens, strawberries, tomatoes, bell peppers and blueberries to the rest of the country during the winter, according to ATTRA, a sustainable agriculture information source.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2026
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And at 20537 Timbermill Drive in leafy suburban Frankfort, homemade sourdough bread is selling like hotcakes.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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The dense fumes from nearby industrial facilities often float into the purview of cinematographer Tyson Perkins, a reminder of the harsh, isolated backdrop where the narrative unfurls.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Verdant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdant. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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