as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
was charmed by her genteel greenness and childlike innocence
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Recent Examples of greenness
One by one the great trees are killed, the suburban greenness collapsing.
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Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Estimates of tundra greenness — a key indicator of warming — are one example of the cost of all this.
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Lara Williams,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
Satellite data shows that tundra vegetation productivity – known as tundra greenness – hit its third-highest level in the 26-year record in 2025, part of a trend driven by longer growing seasons and warmer temperatures.
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Matthew L. Druckenmiller,
The Conversation,
16 Dec. 2025
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Estimates of tundra greenness — a key indicator of warming — are one example of the cost of all this.
—
Lara Williams,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
Satellite data shows that tundra vegetation productivity – known as tundra greenness – hit its third-highest level in the 26-year record in 2025, part of a trend driven by longer growing seasons and warmer temperatures.
—
Matthew L. Druckenmiller,
The Conversation,
16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenness
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As a national icon, the Natural Bridge served as a quiet, Emersonian rebuke to Europe’s militaristic triumphal arches, reinforcing the naturalness of American democracy.
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That ease and naturalness are paramount to Copeland.
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Light and Breezy One of the many virtues of the ’60s shift is its simplicity.
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The collection expressed an idea of contemporary simplicity, built through precise proportions, evolved materials and a new visual lightness.
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Through a statement released via a spokesperson, Carvalho maintained his innocence amid the federal investigation.
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After his release, Weger attempted to get a new trial for Oetting's murder, sticking to his claims of innocence.
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But in her concentration, Porsha fumbled her words, which made the Faithfuls, who were desperate for a crumb of evidence so early in the game, suspicious of her sincerity.
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Within a couple of hours, Wilkins’ replies to the post were flooded with accusations of favoritism, questioning the use of taxpayer funds to book her and mocking her sincerity about being chosen as a performer following high-profile exits from the event.
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“Greenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenness. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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