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as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
a good time to tour the wine country is when it is clothed with the verdure of midsummer
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as in health
the condition of being sound in body
a portrait of a fresh-faced teenage girl in all of her youthful verdure and irrepressible joie de vivre
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Recent Examples of verdure
Fret patterns are great to bring into more modern or linear homes, and the fabric is sometimes raised or textured, whereas verdure and Jacobean floral tapestries lean more traditional and are not raised.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026
Hail’s needle has pierced the flowers, their tender verdure,
embroidering them with death in the darkness;
now all is blind silence.
—Samantha Schnee, The New York Review of Books, 24 Apr. 2025
Have the, verdure vegetables dressed with olive oil and lemon; cavatelli ricotta pasta with Gorgonzola and walnuts; or gnocchi with red tomato and more Gorgonzola.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The addition of a verdure wallpaper to the space contributes to an atmosphere of a sitting room rather than a workspace.
—Emily Evans Eerdmans, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2024
The interiors, conceived in part by the design studio Roman and Williams, are colorful and inviting, layered with verdure tapestries and antique furniture upholstered in offbeat jewel-toned textiles.
—Aimee Farrell, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2023
Menu highlights: Crocchette, focaccia di recco, tortelloni tartufo, campanelle verdure, burratella pizza, peppino pizza, semifreddo.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 28 July 2023
But no matter how heated things got at home because of her rebelliousness, one dish was always a unifier: her mother’s minestra di verdure.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Saveur, 12 July 2023
What sustains all that lush verdure is an irrigation network that can move up to 8.5 billion liters of water every day from the mighty Murrumbidgee River to the sparkling irrigation channels that crisscross 120 000 hectares of farmland.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2010
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026
Hail’s needle has pierced the flowers, their tender verdure,
embroidering them with death in the darkness;
now all is blind silence.
—Samantha Schnee, The New York Review of Books, 24 Apr. 2025
Have the, verdure vegetables dressed with olive oil and lemon; cavatelli ricotta pasta with Gorgonzola and walnuts; or gnocchi with red tomato and more Gorgonzola.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The addition of a verdure wallpaper to the space contributes to an atmosphere of a sitting room rather than a workspace.
—Emily Evans Eerdmans, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2024
The interiors, conceived in part by the design studio Roman and Williams, are colorful and inviting, layered with verdure tapestries and antique furniture upholstered in offbeat jewel-toned textiles.
—Aimee Farrell, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2023
Menu highlights: Crocchette, focaccia di recco, tortelloni tartufo, campanelle verdure, burratella pizza, peppino pizza, semifreddo.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 28 July 2023
But no matter how heated things got at home because of her rebelliousness, one dish was always a unifier: her mother’s minestra di verdure.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Saveur, 12 July 2023
What sustains all that lush verdure is an irrigation network that can move up to 8.5 billion liters of water every day from the mighty Murrumbidgee River to the sparkling irrigation channels that crisscross 120 000 hectares of farmland.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2010
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdure
Noun
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Zoning commissioners added a requirement to add vegetation as an additional buffer.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fire officials said significant vegetation growth across the region, rising temperatures, low humidity and seasonal winds prompted the suspension.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Thousands of motorcyclists donning their most dapper attire will take to the streets around the world Sunday, May 17, to benefit men’s health issues — including here in Naperville.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cassidy, who cast a crucial vote for Kennedy to become health secretary, has opposed many of his vaccine policy changes, such as an update to the CDC website suggesting that there could be a link between vaccines and autism.—
Brennan Leach,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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This striking deciduous tree is recognized for its unique alligator bark, vibrant autumn foliage, and late-season sweet fruit.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
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Dark Opal) is the most ornamental of all herbs with pink or purple flowers against a background of dark foliage.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The heartiness of other ingredients can determine the final number.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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To balance the heartiness, crunchy cucumbers and onions join tender leaves of parsley atop each bowl.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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The latter has a full-service spa, where visitors can experience seasonal services utilizing the area’s flora, including an herbal massage featuring lemongrass, rosemary, basil and marjoram, designed by the spa’s in-house herbalist, or a strawberry rhubarb body polish & hydrating massage.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The animal and botanical attraction opened in 1936, featuring the natural flora and fauna of Florida with help from a few international tropical species.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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The ship is also equipped with a small fitness room with a view, two outdoor hot tubs, and a sauna.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just inside, the 1,500-square-foot fitness studio makes the most of the same vantage point, with floor-to-ceiling windows, Peloton bikes, rowers, and space for yoga.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Becerra recited his resume with the vigor of someone rattling off his LinkedIn page.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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While the bodegones are fading from the economic landscape, the vehicle dealership sector is emerging with vigor.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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But wellness is expensive — and self-care shouldn’t break the bank.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Alongside these offerings, the practice incorporates alternative wellness options, recognizing that mental health often intersects with broader aspects of daily life.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Verdure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdure. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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