Definition of greenerynext
as in vegetation
green leaves or plants Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery

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Recent Examples of greenery The distinction becomes clear from the entrance, where a cantilevered teakwood portico, enveloped in climbing greenery, leads into a soaring lobby where classical Italian architecture meets a more contemporary design language. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026 Arts In a city neighborhood experiencing tree loss, an artist provides opportunities for residents to forge connections with the greenery around them. — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026 Mirrors from local garden center Wheelers of Chiswick reflect the greenery. — Amira Hashish, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026 Friends, community leaders and news articles at the time credited Rogers with the community’s signature open spaces and greenery, ensuring a community that looked unlike many cookie-cutter suburban developments. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greenery
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Noun
  • As of the summer of 2026, there is no evidence of vegetation or animal life on Mars.
    — Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Firefighters in Solano County are on the scene after a vegetation fire broke out east of Vacaville Tuesday afternoon.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Icy weather, snowstorms, obstructive foliage and rugged terrain along the wild Rockies were just some of the obstacles Ben Nickell and Anne Koski faced on a 10-year journey to climb the highest point in each of Idaho’s 44 counties.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The property’s outdoor areas are tucked amongst dense foliage, providing serene pockets of resort-style living.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Down the hallway inside the black box theater, a light installation by Studio GUMGUM glowed like radioactive flora.
    — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Ureaplasma can’t be fully eliminated or prevented, but it can be managed by maintaining healthy vaginal flora.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026

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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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