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Recent Examples of laurel
That’s an admirable instinct — especially given Allen’s acknowledgment that California also needs to work harder on climate, not rest on its laurels.
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Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
But Aston didn’t let its new Vantage rest on its laurels.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
As one of the most iconic names in amps, Marshall has sometimes been known to rest on its laurels while growing the brand’s image in other spaces (Bluetooth speakers, headphones, etc.).
—Josh Chesler, SPIN, 29 Jan. 2025
Now is not the time to just sit back and rest on your laurels, though.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
But Aston didn’t let its new Vantage rest on its laurels.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
As one of the most iconic names in amps, Marshall has sometimes been known to rest on its laurels while growing the brand’s image in other spaces (Bluetooth speakers, headphones, etc.).
—Josh Chesler, SPIN, 29 Jan. 2025
Now is not the time to just sit back and rest on your laurels, though.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laurel
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Mistaken as a comparatively commonplace artwork, it was owned by a 17th-century heir to the Scottish crown who was later beheaded, passed to the illegitimate son of an 18th-century duke, and then languished in obscurity for more than a century.—
Brian Klaas,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Garnish with two mint crowns (the top of the plant) twisted together to form a bushy mint explosion on top.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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To take the purple ribbon home, Monty triumphed over a Best in Show round that featured six other talented canines.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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Winners get a trophy, ribbons and bragging rights, but no cash prize.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
12 Feb. 2025
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Related Articles Kicking off this latest chapter, the brand unveiled a new logo centered around the M insignia and appointed Alexa Chung, who is of Chinese descent, a brand ambassador.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
22 Jan. 2025
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Found among the royal accessories were insignia made for these rulers’ burial chambers.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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Tommy Simmonds finished his stellar career on the Prior Lake Nordic boys ski team on the state medal stand.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The complaint filed by Grace Estabrook, Ellen Holmquist and Margot Kaczorowski focuses on the 2022 Ivy League women’s championships, where Thomas won four first-place medals and set multiple records, demanding that her records be vacated.—
Andy Rose,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Yost retired as manager after the 2019 season, succeeded in the role by Mike Matheny, who had originally been hired by the Royals for a job similar in title to the one that Yost will occupy now.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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So to already be in that space with titles like that is pretty incredible.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Toni Collette shimmered in silver at the London premiere of her latest film, Mickey 17.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Researchers in the eastern Netherlands have discovered an ancient site used for cult rituals, as evidenced by structural remains and deposits of silver and gold coins and jewelry.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As of Tuesday, gold was trading at just over $2,900 per ounce, according to the World Gold Council.—
Brendan Cole,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The example up for sale, which is one of just 599 that will be built, is finished in a one-of-a-kind coat of BP Green and rides on a set of gold wheels.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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Her makeup, meanwhile, consisted of sparkly bronze eye shadow, nude lip liner and gloss.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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The state of preservation for the 2,300-year-old bronze is pretty remarkable.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Laurel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laurel. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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