as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
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Recent Examples of greenery
When spring begins, I’m energized by the opportunity to dive head first into DIY-ing my lawn and garden with fresh blooms, plentiful vegetables, and various greenery.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
But lush as the greenery is here, sometimes a field is just a field.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
The greenery used will also be all local and not require irrigation.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
Start with spring greenery or florals (boxwood, ferns, wildflowers, moss, or eucalyptus are all great options) and add a festive touch (like a ribbon, shamrock detail, or hint of gold).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
But lush as the greenery is here, sometimes a field is just a field.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
The greenery used will also be all local and not require irrigation.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
Start with spring greenery or florals (boxwood, ferns, wildflowers, moss, or eucalyptus are all great options) and add a festive touch (like a ribbon, shamrock detail, or hint of gold).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
Noun
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In urban areas, there’s more concrete, less vegetation.—
Sean Greene,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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There is vegetation growing on its outskirts, with chickens in coops on the sides of roads, paintings for sale in windows and on some streets, shops are exclusively for artists.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The ferny foliage spreads to create a gorgeous groundcover that remains evergreen in mild climates.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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In late spring and early summer, tiny pink or purple flowers appear in clusters that may cover the foliage and attract a variety of pollinators.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To be the first to map the flora of the Grand Canyon.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The juxtaposition of industrial concrete and verdant flora adds a wow factor to a front yard.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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