verdant

adjective

ˈvər-dᵊnt How to pronounce verdant (audio)
Definition of verdantnext
as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth a beautiful, verdant field

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Recent Examples of verdant Circled by a verdant reproduction of an enchanted forest, and dressed in a black swan-like two-piece by Ann Demeulemeester, Zardoya held the audience captive with her purring soprano and vampy stare. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 But one look at Bear Lake, located on the border of Idaho and Utah, will prove exactly why this spot has the has the honor—inviting, brilliant blue waters, idyllic beaches, and verdant surroundings all help Bear Lake live up to its nickname. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 Traditionally, ‘ryad’ or ‘رياض’ in Arabic means a lush and verdant garden, or oasis. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026 Your grass needs water to survive, so a regular sprinkling can help keep your front yard looking verdant and healthy. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for verdant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdant
  1. lush
  2. green
  3. grown
  4. leafy
  5. dense
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  • During our stay, the work of Croatian artist Matej Vuković was on display, bringing pops of brightly colored clouds and unique shapes to the lush green landscape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There, an ominous cloud settled over Holden’s every word, with a stream of samples that made the beats feel textured and lush.
    — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of lush
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  • Koo’s team has decades of experience making sushi, with the greenest employee boasting 15 years behind a sushi counter.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • At Compass Rose, the hotel’s grab-and-go counter for Cuban-style coffee and pastries, look for the hotel’s original 1939 green-glass front desk, where I was told there’s photographic evidence of Miami Vice’s Don Johnson leaning against it.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of green
Adjective
  • Now in his second full season as a college starter at Notre Dame, Carr, a junior, plays quarterback like a grown man.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Related Stories But Markle is a grown woman with a family, and her mother reportedly respected her decision.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of grown
Adjective
  • The well-size main bedroom has leafy views and another decorative fireplace, although the person doing the listing’s photos has oddly chosen to hide it behind a bed; the second bedroom can easily handle a bunk-bed situation plus a sideboard.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Nearby, the leafy suburb of Veldhoven is now home to ASML, Europe’s most valuable company.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of leafy
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  • This is a dense picture—there’s almost too much to unpack, if you can be bothered to care about any of it.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Supplemental screening will move into the mainstream for women with dense breasts.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of dense

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“Verdant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdant. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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