Thesaurus results for GRASSES

grasses

noun

plural of grass

as in lawns

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Recent Examples of grasses Most gardens naturally have crevices that many plants will gladly make home like; Sedum, succulents, various grasses (like Emerald' zoysia grass here), creeping thyme, Rupturwort, New Zealand Brass Buttons, and various mosses. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 May 2026 Ornamental grasses add texture and movement Muhly grass and fountain grass bring a different kind of beauty to summer landscapes. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026 Adaptability There are shade-tolerant grasses that can get by with only three to four hours of direct sun daily, but no lawn grass grows well in deep shade. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026 Ornamental grasses like muhly grass and fountain grass add movement, softness and texture. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026 Hilgert also suggested swapping out thirsty nonnative lawn turf for more resilient native grasses, like buffalograss or blue grama grass. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 Unlike warm-season grasses, cool-season grass seed is commonly used for overseeding and starting a new lawn. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025

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Noun

Fall is the perfect time to revive summer-weary lawns by aerating and overseeding.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
There’s a sumptuous spa, which includes a hydro pool, Turkish steam bath and treatment rooms, and a high-tech outdoor gym on one of the lower lawns.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of lawns

Noun

Cooked collard greens were held at improper hot holding temperatures.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The Larry June x Adidas Adistar Control 5 stands out with heavy splash of neon green, orange and pink invoking the rapper’s recurring orange references and overall prioritization of health.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026