verdure

noun

ˈvər-jər How to pronounce verdure (audio)
Definition of verdurenext
1
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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2
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. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for verdure
  1. vegetation
  2. health
  3. foliage
  4. heartiness
  5. flora
  6. fitness
  7. vigor
  8. wellness
Noun
  • And the Hawk fire is the latest example of the growing threat of destructive urban conflagrations in these zones as the planet warms, vegetation dries out and wildfires become more destructive.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Planes are dropping retardant lines and bulldozers are pushing vegetation aside so the fire won’t have anything to consume.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of vegetation
Noun
  • At this point in the WSL’s existence, eight years since becoming a fully professional league, players now ageing out at the title contenders do so with all the advantages — finances, facilities, health — of only knowing full-time football.
    — Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Zambia is particularly sensitive amid tensions over US health assistance and mining, while Kenya is pursuing deeper US trade and investment.
    — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of health
Noun
  • Cold nights can stress roots and foliage, even when daytime temperatures remain pleasant.
    — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Set the scene Cloaked in dense foliage at the edge of Old Town Key West, the Island House is a haven for gay men looking for comraderie (and more) as part of a tropical vacation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of foliage
Noun
  • The heartiness of other ingredients can determine the final number.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
  • To balance the heartiness, crunchy cucumbers and onions join tender leaves of parsley atop each bowl.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Definition of heartiness
Noun
  • During a foray around Toolik Lake, Francis carried a knuckle-sized magnifying lens around his neck like a locket, using it to reveal the wonder of the tiny flora at his feet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Local eco-systems have been respected; a plant nursery on site ensures the development and growth of local species and the preservation of the existing flora and fauna.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of flora
Noun
  • What does fitness and physique mean to you in your work and in your everyday life?
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2026
  • However, Apple must contend with fierce competition in the subscription services arena, including music, TV, and fitness.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of fitness
Noun
  • Cutting back is done in mid-summer when foliage looks ragged and blooming slows to increase plant vigor, control height, and encourage a second flush of blooms.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Kittle, seven weeks since tearing his right Achilles in a wild-card playoff win at Philadelphia, was seen conditioning with vigor and impressive agility on a side field earlier this week.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • More Great Beauty Stories from Vogue Sign up for Vogue’s beauty newsletter to receive the insider’s guide to all things beauty and wellness.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Though interest in peptides is popular in certain wellness circles, including with podcasters like Joe Rogan, many of those who are seeking alternative medicine or who are going back to traditional cultural practices don’t fit the MAHA archetype.
    — Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of wellness

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“Verdure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/verdure. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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