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Examples of green thumb in a Sentence
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Bugs, soil, green thumbs are all part of Allegiant Prep's new urban regenerative farming program.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 14 May 2024
If your mom has a green thumb and also loves to make custom tea blends, this herbal tea seed starter kit is a must-buy.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 May 2024
Nicki Minaj is in bloom with floral Marni dress
Nicki Minaj has a green thumb for fashion.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
For your green thumb, find tips for saving money on houseplants and how to keep your plants alive longer.
—Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
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A tabletop citrus tree that can live indoors or outside in most Southern climates is an original gift for any dad who has a green thumb or enjoys fresh citrus.
—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
Area garden clubs foster the joy of gardening through their interactions with the community, offering advice and guidance for both novices and those who already have a green thumb.
—Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
This is bad news for green thumbs who may have already started planting gardens, as there is a significant frost and freeze risk across all of Central Indiana.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Apr. 2024
But even for those lacking a green thumb, spending a languid afternoon in these beautifully biodiverse spaces offers an invigorating way to experience nature throughout the changing seasons.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1937, in the meaning defined above
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“Green thumb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20thumb. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
green thumb
noun
: an unusual ability to make plants grow
green-thumbed
adjective
ˈgrēn-ˈthəmd
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