as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
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Recent Examples of greenery
Instead, invest in real greenery, or a sculptural planter arrangement that shifts with the seasons.
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Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Van Noy counters this by layering in live greenery.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Remove the leaves from the base of your peony tulips, making sure no greenery touches the water in your vase to reduce mold growth.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
The man scouts around the patio and yard area, apparently for something to obstruct the camera before settling on some greenery found in the yard.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Van Noy counters this by layering in live greenery.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Remove the leaves from the base of your peony tulips, making sure no greenery touches the water in your vase to reduce mold growth.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
The man scouts around the patio and yard area, apparently for something to obstruct the camera before settling on some greenery found in the yard.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
Noun
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The corridor on the property includes dense vegetation that provides key habitat for wildlife.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Now, the site is overgrown vegetation.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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Use drip irrigation or soaker hoses to avoid wetting the foliage when watering, which can encourage foliar disease.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One of its many appeals is its wide array of flora and fauna.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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It is all based on having the proper flora.—
Campbell Vaughn,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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