Definition of greenerynext
as in vegetation
green leaves or plants Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery

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Recent Examples of greenery The pond was eventually replaced with more greenery, which is visible in The Daily Mail’s photos. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2026 Larger bulbs can also make a statement, especially when combined with simple ornaments and natural greenery. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026 Many of the local vineyards host harvest events during fall, while in the spring, lush greenery carpets the surrounding hillsides (and there are fewer crowds to contend with on the roads and hiking trails). — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2026 Interior designers are increasingly framing the room’s accessories — textiles, lighting and greenery — as the real levers of personality, rather than the big furniture pieces. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greenery
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Noun
  • Camels, many belonging to Touareg nomads, grazed on sparse patches of vegetation.
    — Heather Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Depending on your yard’s condition, renovation may involve killing existing vegetation, correcting the soil, improving drainage, and planting a more suitable grass variety.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Other pests that cause foliage stippling include mites, thrips, and leafhoppers, but with azaleas, lace bugs are the typical culprit.
    — Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Check the plant’s foliage for pests occasionally, paying particular attention to the undersides of leaves, where spider mites, scale and aphids like to hide.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Black Water Creek presents an opportunity to paddle into wild, untouched Florida with plenty of flora and fauna to see.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Down the hallway inside the black box theater, a light installation by Studio GUMGUM glowed like radioactive flora.
    — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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