How to Use succulent in a Sentence

succulent

1 of 2 adjective
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  • The Rack of Lamb is cooked by the chef to be succulent with caponata and sweet potatoes.
    — Allyson Portee, Forbes, 3 May 2023
  • Young shrubs with succulent stems may be eaten right down to the ground.
    — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 24 Oct. 2021
  • These succulent, saucy ribs more than rise to the challenge.
    — Fox News, 6 June 2022
  • To succeed with these succulent berries, find a spot in your yard that gets at least eight hours of sun a day.
    — Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2022
  • King salmon is the largest of the species and is known for its rich succulent flavor and meatier texture.
    — Noma Nazish, Forbes, 26 June 2022
  • The pork rib plate is succulent with a hint of smokiness.
    — Dallas News, 11 May 2022
  • These are from a vast genus of trees and succulent shrubs like Dr. Seuss trees with palm-like trunks and long, pointed leaves.
    — Dean Kuipers, Outside Online, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Keep scrolling to learn how to keep this sun-loving succulent healthy — plus, how to grow even more jade plants.
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2022
  • The key to a succulent turkey is getting the skin crispy, while insuring the meat stays juicy.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, 5 Oct. 2022
  • The resulting stack is so soft, the succulent chicken barely clings to the bones.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 10 June 2022
  • Be aware, though, that many of the succulent seeds are very tiny and may be harder to work with than some other types of seeds.
    — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023
  • The set comes with three succulent pots and three saucers (plants are not included).
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2023
  • From succulent salmon to tiger prawns and shrimp, the range of ingredients is huge.
    — Esra Gurkan, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Hoya, also called wax plant, is a succulent plant with shiny or fuzzy leaves.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2022
  • Learn how to make a 10-inch living succulent star wreath that can be used as a tree topper.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The risotto is the best way to start, while the lamb or the trout are succulent main dish options, and sorbet is a great way to wind down dining.
    — Allyson Portee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023
  • Chard leaves wilt quickly in the sauce while the stems have a succulent, crisp texture like celery that is best sautéed.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 3 Nov. 2021
  • Luckily, in terms of care, what works for one succulent will work for the others.
    — Katarina Avendaño, Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Hang your finished succulent heart planter and enjoy it for months to come.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023
  • And the legs end up just as tender and succulent as when they were freshly roasted.
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Inside, greatness awaits in the form of succulent smoked meats and comfort-food sides.
    — Jennifer Kornegay, ajc, 15 Aug. 2022
  • The tight-fitting lid helps to lock in moisture and return it back to the food for the most succulent pot roasts imaginable.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 19 July 2023
  • With the green dough sheets, use a succulent fondant cutter to create zigzag shapes.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2023
  • After maturing and dying, the remains the succulent plant break off at the root and are blown away by wind.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Our burgers came off the Weber brown, succulent, and tasty, with just the right amount of smokiness.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 25 July 2022
  • Since rabbits can stand on their hind legs to reach tender twigs and succulent buds, the fencing needs to be at least 2 feet tall.
    — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 10 Apr. 2022
  • Beef ribs, cooked overnight and finished with a pomegranate glaze, take a back seat to the succulent chicken.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2023
  • These Alaskan King Crab legs ($159) are sweet, tender, and succulent – just like a grand love affair!
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2022
  • On the porch Lennie noticed a small collection of toy trucks and a child’s fairy garden built from straw dolls and succulent plants.
    — Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2021
  • To create, simply add faux snow to your succulent terrarium and pop in a pom-pom snowman.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2023
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succulent

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  • That’s when a friend brought her some succulents as a gift.
    — Anna Braz, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
  • This trio of stained glass succulents fits the bill, with the leaves' vivid shades of yellow and green that pop in the sunlight.
    — Catherine Garcia, The Week, 7 May 2023
  • The bright green color of succulents adds a pop of color to any space.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Any plant with fleshy stems or leaves is called a succulent.
    — Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2020
  • To grow: This succulent does best in sun or shade in frost-free coastal climates.
    — Sunset Magazine, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Put yours in a hanging pot that allows the succulent's vines to cascade over the sides.
    — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2022
  • The sale prices on the orchid and succulents are the lowest to date, with the bonsai being a second-best price.
    — Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 8 May 2023
  • Ask him which plants work well in the bedroom, how to care for succulents and how to choose plants that are cat-friendly.
    — Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 13 July 2023
  • Plant moist succulents in the opening of the frame, packing them tightly.
    — oregonlive, 28 Feb. 2020
  • Aim for a range of colors and at least one large-ish, showy succulent that will be your anchor.
    — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2021
  • And don’t forget about the Baby Yoda succulent that sold out and came back in stock.
    — Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, Houston Chronicle, 9 Oct. 2020
  • Complete the look with a metal tray full of succulents as the centerpiece.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 10 Mar. 2023
  • These face-theme succulent pots are perfect for any plant lover.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2021
  • The gardens will have more than 200 species of plants and trees, including palms, oaks, sycamores, succulents and olives.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Give succulents a drink only when the soil is mostly dry.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Avoid misting your succulent since that can cause moldy leaves.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Check your local nurseries and keep an eye on Etsy for the spooky succulent.
    — Isabel Garcia, House Beautiful, 13 Aug. 2020
  • Mist it on succulents or add a small amount to the soil of your other houseplants (no more than once a month to avoid bacteria growth).
    — Hollyanna McCollom, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2023
  • At the end of the month, Aldi’s stocking their shelves with one specific succulent.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2020
  • Keep an eye out when the fresh new leaves appear, as the choice succulent tissues are favored foods of insect pests.
    — oregonlive, 17 Oct. 2021
  • As a drought-tolerant succulent, water it when the soil is dry.
    — Lisa Boone, Star Tribune, 22 Sep. 2020
  • There is a small shelf to display a succulent or keep your sunglasses.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 2 June 2021
  • An array of succulents soak up sunlight in a nearby window for a small-space desk area with a view.
    — Grace Gallagher, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Dozens of succulents hang from wooden shelves around the room, and colorful pots scavenged from estate and yard sales line the floor.
    — Anna Braz, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2023
  • Plant a variety of succulents in the middle of the container.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Hill helps people get plants in their lives by always having a cutting or a succulent ready to go home with a guest.
    — Danielle Broadway, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2021
  • Your next best option is to place your succulent near a bright south-facing window.
    — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022
  • We're sold on this hanging succulent for its striking bead-like looks alone.
    — Terri Robertson, Country Living, 21 June 2022
  • But on Friday morning, Parker and her staff were surrounding a mini football with grass and succulents.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Visit the local garden shop and research annuals, roses and flowering succulents with hints of the color.
    — Cameron Sullivan, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2024

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