as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
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Recent Examples of greenery
Shop for unique finds at Fall Back Vintage, browse vinyl at Hunky Dory, or grab some greenery at Urban Pothos Houseplant Shop.
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Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
A lot of greenery, a lot of parks that sort of interconnect.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
These desserts are presented on an artful seasonal tower adorned with soft greenery and foliage.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
If greenery is desired, natural grass is more comfortable and healthier.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
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Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
A lot of greenery, a lot of parks that sort of interconnect.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
These desserts are presented on an artful seasonal tower adorned with soft greenery and foliage.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
If greenery is desired, natural grass is more comfortable and healthier.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
Noun
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The Canaries, for example, are a very good landscape for a Southern Californian look, not only the climate but the vegetation and coastlines are pretty similar too.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Firefighters will then begin vegetation abatement inspections throughout the city.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Noun
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These desserts are presented on an artful seasonal tower adorned with soft greenery and foliage.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Patterned brickwork, tropical flora, and Dominican artwork adorn the many walls of this resort.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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Beyond eruptions and lava fields, the park also has miles of trails, native flora and fauna, as well as sacred petroglyphs.—
Kait Hanson,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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