as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
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Recent Examples of greenery
This voluminous wreath brings natural fall elements into your home with a blend of maple leaves, berries, greenery, and pumpkins.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
That’s because the opening of the facility will allow the closure of the Miramar greenery, which sits on old landfill with some remaining capacity.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
Vibrant leaf colors are synonymous with the fall season, marking the transition from summer's greenery to a palette of reds, oranges, and yellows.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Countless orchids stick out from greenery and drape down from trees in the forest, and across 85 square miles at least 130 orchid species have been found.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
That’s because the opening of the facility will allow the closure of the Miramar greenery, which sits on old landfill with some remaining capacity.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
Vibrant leaf colors are synonymous with the fall season, marking the transition from summer's greenery to a palette of reds, oranges, and yellows.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
Countless orchids stick out from greenery and drape down from trees in the forest, and across 85 square miles at least 130 orchid species have been found.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
Noun
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Mayor Vi Lyles told dozens of environmental advocates at a City Council meeting on Monday that the city would act on a change the activists have been pushing for months to exempt naturalistic gardens from vegetation height restrictions.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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Prescribed fires help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dry conditions and crisp temperatures are expected this weekend throughout the state, ushering in ideal conditions for fall foliage.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The faux foliage is extra sturdy, with an IP65 waterproof rating that stands up to rain, wind, and even snow.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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An outdoor hydromassage swimming pool serves as the perfect retreat, inviting guests to unwind amid a paradise of flora and fragrance.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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The fires can burn off invasive plants or unwanted species and redirect ecosystems toward supporting native flora and fauna.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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