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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
Noun
  • These conditions can stimulate plant growth and enable larger vegetation like trees to gain a foothold, turning the landscape greener.
    — Connie Hanzhang Jin, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Overgrown vegetation can contribute to service disruptions, and railway companies spend considerable time keeping tracks clear.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Gold Lace Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Gold Lace’) is a compact form with golden foliage that is 3 to 4 feet high and 5 to 6 feet wide.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • As days shorten, rose foliage — sometimes even on disease-resistant cultivars — becomes more susceptible to disease.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Half of the rooms have water views, while the garden-view rooms look over plantings of palms and other tropical flora, including bright-pink flowering bougainvillea.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The lush green landscape surrounding the property honors the local flora and fauna, including oak, pine, and eucalyptus trees, while providing shade and fragrant air.
    — Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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