as in farmer
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it
the planters are too busy around harvest time to pay the tourists much mind
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As for a flowering touch in this planter, rock purslane (Calandrinia grandiflora) has been chosen.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 July 2025
Celebrating the progress made and giving thanks, block party attendees watched the unveiling of two sculptures created by artist Kenya Moffett-Garner — two massive sculpted planters, featuring a man and woman and filled with flowers.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
If your outdoor space is in need of some TLC, now is your time to load up on decorative planters, string lights, and patio furniture sets — Amazon’s Fourth of July sale is on with patio and garden deals for up to 54 percent off.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 4 July 2025
Keep scrolling for more finds, including wicker planters, patio umbrellas, and easy-to-clean rugs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 5 July 2025
Celebrating the progress made and giving thanks, block party attendees watched the unveiling of two sculptures created by artist Kenya Moffett-Garner — two massive sculpted planters, featuring a man and woman and filled with flowers.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025
If your outdoor space is in need of some TLC, now is your time to load up on decorative planters, string lights, and patio furniture sets — Amazon’s Fourth of July sale is on with patio and garden deals for up to 54 percent off.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 4 July 2025
Keep scrolling for more finds, including wicker planters, patio umbrellas, and easy-to-clean rugs.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for planter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planter
farmer
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Island Muse reminds me of walking through a Saturday farmer’s market, and you’re surrounded by all of the amazing fresh fruit.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
25 July 2025
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They'll be joined by Murfreesboro City Schools, offering a farmer's market experience, Read to Succeed, offering free books, and Wellpoint, offering health resources and information, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mitchell Neilson Primary Gymnasium, 1303 Jones Boulevard in Murfreesboro.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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“Planter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planter. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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