as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer
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Recent Examples of leafy
Walk to the back of the gallery to discover a charming brick courtyard with an ancient ficus tree’s leafy branches and origami bird installations dangling over café tables.
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Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Situated on a leafy (but busy) stretch of Burton Way, this all-suite hotel has long been a favorite among in-the-know guests.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Not just a simple garden salad, mind you, but a satisfying bowl layered with crisp veggies, grains or legumes, and leafy herbs.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
After the plants start to produce new, leafy growth, remove the covering and care for the strawberry plants as usual.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
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Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Situated on a leafy (but busy) stretch of Burton Way, this all-suite hotel has long been a favorite among in-the-know guests.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Not just a simple garden salad, mind you, but a satisfying bowl layered with crisp veggies, grains or legumes, and leafy herbs.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
After the plants start to produce new, leafy growth, remove the covering and care for the strawberry plants as usual.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leafy
Adjective
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Proper mowing practices promote lush, dense turf by stimulating shoot and root growth.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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The project will add lush plantings that celebrate biodiversity and link the six-acre expanse, which has fallen into a state of neglect, more closely to its 18th-century Georgian roots.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Lory has 28 miles of trails, several with substantial climbs similar to Arthur’s Rock in ravines that have been remarkably green and lush this spring.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
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Bugleweed spreads quickly by stolon to form a compact mat of lush foliage in green, purple, or ruby hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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The video then cuts to present-day Rocco, now a fully grown and considerably larger dog, still happily being scooped up and carried to bed in the same loving fashion.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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And although seeing grown women play 13-year olds could veer into awkwardness, their committed performances make buying in effortless.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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From dense, intensely aromatic reds to delicate whites, from sparkling to still, from sweet to fortified, there is a wine here that will suit any palate.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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In addition, most microlensing efforts are recorded at the Galactic Center -- the densest part of the Milky Way, Edita Stonkutė, an associate professor of astronomy at Vilnius University, said in a statement.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leafy. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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