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succulent

[suhk-yuh-luhnt] / ˈsʌk jə lənt /
ADJECTIVE
juicy, delicious
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
dry unjuicy


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Served alongside native beach succulent, these Asian-style dumplings come topped with sesame seeds and a gochujang anise myrtle dressing.

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026

Hunched over sizzling grills and shrouded in smoke, trainees at the Yueyang Barbecue Academy in southern China roast skewer after skewer of succulent beef tendon, perfecting the skills that could land them a restaurant job.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026

Marked by notes of spice and cherry, the deep red wine is soft, succulent and eminently drinkable—a wine for a special occasion or a Tuesday night with friends.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025

Jeff Koons stood atop a construction lift and planted a small, silvery gray dudleya succulent on the nose of his monumental topiary sculpture “Split-Rocker” at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2025

"I am truly delighted to make your acquaintance," "I heartily thank you for this succulent meal"—I have yet to use either of these pleasantries.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

I was a big fan when succulents became a dumb little trend, because at least that was boosting an interest in plants rather than mass-produced ugly dolls from China or something.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

They invited the neighbors to dig up the succulents and take them home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

One neighbor who knew the home’s previous owner gave her succulents.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026

Rust-colored mountains tower on the horizon, pale-green succulents defy the parched earth, Spanish-style shingles fill the scenery.

From Slate ● Feb. 23, 2026

Mom stared at her succulents on the kitchen counter.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera


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