as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
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Recent Examples of greenery
Five tips for foraging flowers and greenery according to a floral and garden design expert.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Pale woods, vaulted ceilings, and large windows keep the place feeling light and bright even in the darkest part of the year, with views that extend from the mountain peaks to the valley below, gleaming white in the winter and lush with greenery in the summer.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
The property, which features lush greenery and old-growth trees set among babbling brooks and water features, is open to the public, and the gardens have served as a popular spot for weddings over the decades in addition to an annual Mother’s Day tea that Weston said attracts hundreds each year.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Add life with flowers and greenery From bright marigolds to hardy mums, autumn flowers thrive in cooler weather and add bursts of color to your porch.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2025
Pale woods, vaulted ceilings, and large windows keep the place feeling light and bright even in the darkest part of the year, with views that extend from the mountain peaks to the valley below, gleaming white in the winter and lush with greenery in the summer.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
The property, which features lush greenery and old-growth trees set among babbling brooks and water features, is open to the public, and the gardens have served as a popular spot for weddings over the decades in addition to an annual Mother’s Day tea that Weston said attracts hundreds each year.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
Add life with flowers and greenery From bright marigolds to hardy mums, autumn flowers thrive in cooler weather and add bursts of color to your porch.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
Noun
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Standing vegetation may not be cut, burned or removed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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The rapid expansion of the agricultural industry suggests the Cerrado could lose tens of millions of acres of vegetation by 2030, the WWF says.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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See photos of the best autumn foliage over the years.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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From fiery foliage to summer swimming holes, these charming destinations deliver year-round.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Guests can also observe the flora and fauna of the area, including many species unique to the Southern border region.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Finish the weekend with some fresh air and flora at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens on the near east side of town.—
Peter Cameron,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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