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growing thickly and vigorously lush dandelions had turned the meadow into a sea of yellow

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noun

Synonym Chooser

How is the word lush distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of lush are exuberant, lavish, luxuriant, prodigal, and profuse. While all these words mean "giving or given out in great abundance," lush suggests rich, soft luxuriance.

a lush green lawn

When would exuberant be a good substitute for lush?

The words exuberant and lush can be used in similar contexts, but exuberant implies marked vitality or vigor in what produces abundantly.

an exuberant imagination

When is lavish a more appropriate choice than lush?

The meanings of lavish and lush largely overlap; however, lavish suggests an unstinted or unmeasured profusion.

a lavish party

When is it sensible to use luxuriant instead of lush?

The words luxuriant and lush are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, luxuriant suggests a rich and splendid abundance.

a luxuriant beard

When could prodigal be used to replace lush?

In some situations, the words prodigal and lush are roughly equivalent. However, prodigal implies reckless or wasteful lavishness threatening to lead to early exhaustion of resources.

prodigal spending

When can profuse be used instead of lush?

Although the words profuse and lush have much in common, profuse implies pouring forth without restraint.

profuse apologies

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lush
Adjective
This lush pastoral scene rescued from the barn’s attic in 1998 is View of Olinda, Brazil, With Ruins of the Jesuit Church, a 1666 painting by Dutch artist Frans Post. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025 The primary suite gets its own wing, with a large king-sized bed and quaint touches, as well as views into the lush gardens. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
Noun
Bell's Brewery has big plans for 2023: 5 top takeaways WeldWerks opened in Greeley in 2015 and quickly became a cult favorite in a state lush with craft beer. Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2023 In West Long Beach, Ms. Hollins has lived and worked for the past 30 years out of her one-story ranch house, set on a property lush with trees, native plants and shrubbery. Eileen Guo, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for lush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lush
Adjective
  • The first hole sets the tone: a wide fairway conceals several large bunkers, and the green, though sloped, is tame compared to what follows.
    Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
  • Bugleweed spreads quickly by stolon to form a compact mat of lush foliage in green, purple, or ruby hues.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • The announcement comes as President Donald Trump's administration continues to intensify its pressure on selective universities over accusations of rampant antisemitism and liberal bias.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 4 June 2025
  • Rumors about the next version of macOS are already rampant.
    Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • Willem Dafoe as Rat in Fantastic Mr. Fox Willem Dafoe has delicious fun voicing Rat, the sinister security guard who menaces Fox and his cohorts.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
  • Mama practically lived in the kitchen, making delicious dishes to feed the friends and family who were always stopping by.
    Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
Adjective
  • This includes tech startups like Queen One, which just signed a 10-year lease for its new headquarters in Williamsburg, joining a thriving innovation ecosystem in Brooklyn and contributing to New York City’s status as the applied AI capital of the world.
    Adolfo Carrión Jr, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
  • Once a thriving port city, Ephesus is thought to have been originally settled around 1200 BCE, towards the end of the Bronze age.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Adjective
  • Our favorite is Santal a La Vida, which takes the popular woody scent to a creamy, serene space that contrasts with the spicy, sensual scents it’s normally used for.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
  • Leslie Bibb Leslie Bibb took inspiration from suited styling with a sensual spin, wearing a minidress constructed with blazer elements.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
Adjective
  • Between the draft and July 1 is fertile ground for those of you who enjoy seeing movement around the league.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 17 June 2025
  • Demographics of Los Angeles show its a fertile ground for anti-ICE protests Palpable fear and pain On the same day Hernandez shared his grief with USA TODAY, 700 U.S. Marines arrived in Los Angeles.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Noun
  • Jong also is an alcoholic who long used her daughter’s life in her work.
    Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
  • An alcoholic might look and act like the talented car mechanic Han Geum-joo, played by Sooyoung.
    Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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  • And that’s not counting the millions in equity deals that creators are increasingly scoring for partnering with brands ranging from snacks, clothing, soda, and booze.
    Forbes Video, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • The therapist has been getting his act together after spending his nights sublimating the pain with booze and pills, and leaving his also-grieving teen daughter, Alice (Lukita Maxwell), to be parented by his blunt next-door neighbor, Liz (Christa Miller).
    Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 5 June 2025

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“Lush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lush. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.

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