How to Use lush in a Sentence
lush
adjective- The hills are lush with deep, thick grass.
- The frequent rainfall encourages the lush growth of trees, ferns, and shrubs.
- She always wanted to live on a lush Caribbean island.
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With time, the grass grows, creating a lush green pelt.
— Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024 -
The final shot in the carousel showed a view from high up, with lush green trees in the foreground and the turquoise sea in the distance.
— Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 31 Dec. 2023 -
The apparent crime scene was smack in the middle of the driveway of the lush compound just a mile from the beach.
— Tracy Smith, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2023 -
With its lush blooms and endless petals, the peony is over the top in the best possible way.
— Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 18 July 2023 -
But the bread was like a gray cloud that swallowed the lush stracciatella and blurred the meaty smack of the mortadella and salame.
— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2024 -
Set on a stretch of white-sand beach with lounge chairs, a pool and whirlpool, and lush gardens, The House is the perfect place to unwind.
— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2023 -
Be one with the birds in Altadena With spring nearly here, the hills are lush and the birds are chirping.
— Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024 -
Oakleaf hydrangea doesn't bloom as much or grow as lush in full shade.
— Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024 -
That image starts with her hair, which by any measure is shiny and bouncy and lush.
— Emily Zemler, Allure, 13 Dec. 2023 -
Pine Pine's long needles give a lush and full look and have a refreshing, clean scent.
— Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2023 -
Where to Eat and Drink There are lots of restaurants in Provenza with open-air eateries under the lush green canopy of trees that line the streets.
— Adam Groffman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2023 -
Aside from the main dwelling, the grounds offer a tennis court, a sparkling swimming pool with a cabana, grassy lawns, and lush gardens.
— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 July 2023 -
The restaurant and club debuted in May, with lush decor, live music, and craft cocktails.
— Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 25 July 2023 -
Think: a stunning tea kettle, lush towels, or the softest throw.
— Kelly Wearstler, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2023 -
The buds had just broken in the high-desert vineyards — a lush start to my early May road trip through Arizona’s wine country.
— Gina Decaprio Vercesi, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2023 -
The house was surrounded by a lush garden that this late—or this early—was filled with the rustling noises of insects.
— Hazlitt, 13 Mar. 2024 -
The strings are lush and dreamlike, like being lulled into reverie.
— Hazlitt, 2 Aug. 2023 -
Just south of Baghdad, the urban sprawl gives way to glimpses of green, with lush date palm groves bordering the Euphrates River.
— Alissa J. Rubin Emily Garthwaite, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2023 -
The gardens allegedly were a lush paradise, with plants dripping from walls some 75 feet high.
— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2023 -
The background of the pristine shoreline and azure sea are lush tropical greenery and large boulders.
— Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024 -
The first picture showed Silverstone, 47, and Bear with their arms around each other, set against lush greenery.
— Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024 -
The dramatic, 3,821-square-foot roof reck is brimming with lush gardens and greenery.
— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 July 2023 -
This helps prevent grass discoloration and keeps your lawn looking lush and green.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 July 2023 -
The album is lush with introspective lyrics and gauzy, Laurel Canyon vibes.
— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 1 Mar. 2024 -
The most serious blaze swept into Lahaina on Tuesday and left a grid of gray rubble wedged between the blue ocean and lush green slopes.
— Josie Howell | Jhowell@al.com, al, 12 Aug. 2023 -
What’s Great About It The large rattan basket, lush foliage, and long chain makes this a show-stopping arrangement.
— Lee Alisha Williams, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023 -
Here, a lush pine is decked with splashes of hot pink, vibrant blue, and apple green—a nod to the room's existing color palette.
— Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2023
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