sylvan

adjective

Definition of sylvannext
as in green

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Recent Examples of sylvan The scenic drives from any direction include the sylvan splendor of some pristine patches of New England woods, gorges, and rivers. — Richard Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2022 Temporary departures from the sylvan landscape for professional activities are prohibited, but the place has been known to have a hold on people. — New York Times, 6 July 2022 The real-life correlate of Circe's isle is a singular place, with a beauty that is still almost completely sylvan. — Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2022 Backpackers will find primitive camping and trailside shelters amid the sylvan charm of the Berkshires. — Alison Van Houten, Outside Online, 6 June 2019 See All Example Sentences for sylvan
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sylvan
  1. green
  2. verdant
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  • But the only picture mode that comes close to being that bright also has a notably green bias and ramps up the fan noise to a level that almost anyone will consider intolerable.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The restaurant also makes its own salsas, including roja, verde and a spicier green variety.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of green
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  • My premium room, #203, was located on the corner overlooking the verdant garden.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Highlights include the verdant jungle at Cap Cana, the lush volcanic slopes above Saint-Pierre in Martinique, and the coral gardens off Kralendijk in Bonaire.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of verdant

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