as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
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Recent Examples of greenery
The pool decks are dripping in lush greenery, and their terraced layout allows for unobstructed sea views from anywhere.
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Loaded down with camping gear, the cyclists navigated the lush greenery of the Nature Coast and rolled over the ancient sand dunes of Ocala National Forest.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
The courtyard installation was curated by the renowned international studio Mary Lennox, who created walls of greenery in hyper-realistic volumes where small openings in the lush vegetation house unique and surprising ceramic pieces.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
The property also boasts an impressive media room, while the backyard offers a pool, cabana and outdoor dining area all surrounded by lush greenery.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025
Loaded down with camping gear, the cyclists navigated the lush greenery of the Nature Coast and rolled over the ancient sand dunes of Ocala National Forest.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
The courtyard installation was curated by the renowned international studio Mary Lennox, who created walls of greenery in hyper-realistic volumes where small openings in the lush vegetation house unique and surprising ceramic pieces.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
The property also boasts an impressive media room, while the backyard offers a pool, cabana and outdoor dining area all surrounded by lush greenery.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
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Understanding how our forests respond to the increases in greenhouse gas emissions and threats to their existence, such as deforestation and wildfires, is challenging because of the dense vegetation and hard-to-penetrate canopies.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2025
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The 360-acre preserve adjacent to the LEC and Deltona Regional Library is home to a variety of wildlife, including Florida scrub jays and gopher tortoises, which are drawn to the low vegetation and sandy ridges of the scrub habitat.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2025
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Just like the characters did in the show, fans should make sure to visit Beacon in the fall to see the most vibrant fall foliage.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Adult beetles chew leaf tissue, leaving the foliage skeletonized and lacy-looking.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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This offbeat, easygoing ride includes stops to sample tropical fruits (freshly cracked coconut, mangoes, and key limes), facts and sightings of tropical flora, and cruises down side streets showcasing Key West’s diverse residential architecture (Shotgun, Bahamian, and Conch-style).—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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New Zealand is no stranger to unique flora and fauna, and that includes the land snail Powelliphanta augusta.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
7 May 2025
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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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