as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
a beautiful, verdant field
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Recent Examples of verdant
For example, in the current spring menu, a verdant green spring pea vellutata stands on its own with watercress, a toast crisp, Marcona almonds and a lemon ricotta.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The verdant burst is always welcome after a dreary winter, and the bright, fresh flavors of spring vegetables are like a breath of fresh air on the table, too.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2026
The boxy, low-rise office overlooks a verdant wetland frequented by otters and egrets.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Food and drinks can be enjoyed among verdant trees and sculptures.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The verdant burst is always welcome after a dreary winter, and the bright, fresh flavors of spring vegetables are like a breath of fresh air on the table, too.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2026
The boxy, low-rise office overlooks a verdant wetland frequented by otters and egrets.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Food and drinks can be enjoyed among verdant trees and sculptures.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdant
Adjective
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Water inequality is visible from the air, where lush, green land around settlements often contrasts sharply with arid Palestinian land.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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The island itself incorporates lush gardens, a heated saltwater pool, and a pathway leading to the dock and boathouse.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Fountains and green spaces give kids room to burn off energy, and public art adds interest for all ages.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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The country is launching a blue economy blueprint to harmonize policies toward aquaculture, renewable ocean energy, green shipping, and ecotourism.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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My grandmother, now in her early 80s, was a grown woman by the time Freedom Summer came to her hometown of Greenwood, Mississippi, and was a mother by the time of the Voting Rights Act.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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And no, this isn’t to say grandmas and moms of grown kids don’t deserve to be celebrated.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Hotel Saint Augustine Tucked into Montrose’s leafy streets, Hotel Saint Augustine feels like a quietly hip retreat—The Menil Collection is just steps away.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Set on a leafy rise in Portland, Maine’s Munjoy Hill neighborhood, a young family’s 1850s home redesign started with a trove of treasures.—
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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Eating avocado or almond butter on toast offers several benefits, as both are nutrient-dense, with almond butter slightly healthier than avocado per serving.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2026
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The most lasting albums were built on the tradition of musique concrète, leading to dense, mesmerizing collages.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Verdant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdant. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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