as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
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Recent Examples of greenery
Wood floors worn smooth by years of sandy feet, soft textured rugs, and fresh greenery bring nature indoors.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
Elephants and other big beasts push over trees, trample vegetation underfoot, eat vast amounts of greenery and transport seeds in their dung, disassembling vegetation while unintentionally planting the beginnings of new habitats.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
In a series of photos, the couple posed in several locations, including a field full of sunflowers, an all-white bedroom and a garden full of greenery.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 27 July 2025
With its honey-colored stone, lush greenery and chocolate-box villages, tis 800 square-mile haven is home to a slew of celebrities, including David and Victoria Beckham, music mogul Simon Cowell and supermodel Kate Moss.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 21 July 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
Elephants and other big beasts push over trees, trample vegetation underfoot, eat vast amounts of greenery and transport seeds in their dung, disassembling vegetation while unintentionally planting the beginnings of new habitats.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 July 2025
In a series of photos, the couple posed in several locations, including a field full of sunflowers, an all-white bedroom and a garden full of greenery.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 27 July 2025
With its honey-colored stone, lush greenery and chocolate-box villages, tis 800 square-mile haven is home to a slew of celebrities, including David and Victoria Beckham, music mogul Simon Cowell and supermodel Kate Moss.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
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The bridge collapsed on Aug. 1 after a brush fire spread to vegetation beneath it, igniting the wooden structure.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Firefighters are on scene of 10 acres of vegetation burning at a rapid rate of spread.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Walk through the quaint lobby to find another hidden gem, the Sax Garden, a romantic French-style garden restaurant, complete with a heated outdoor pool (a rarity in Paris), checkerboard marble floors and green foliage.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Next, plant seasonal types, consisting of medium-height plants offering seasonal blooms from spring through fall, along with interesting foliage as a midrange filler.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Aug. 2025
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Many of the country's best speakers have presented on a wide range of topics, from the best native plants for your garden to in-depth looks at the flora from native ecosystems.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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The grounds were enhanced by landscape architect João Bicho, who aimed to preserve the region’s native flora and create a space that’s impactful without becoming too exotic or manicured.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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