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 Crime 101 star drank from a coffee cup and held a beach hat in multiple images, which showed her posing alongside greenery with the ocean behind her. Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 Shag rugs, sling chairs, rattan fixtures, greenery, and light wood accents embody the California neutral style that Jenni Kayne is known for—complete with a palette of whites, beiges, and blues. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026 In subsequent photos, the 59-year-old star could be seen standing and looking out reflectively at the water and walking back towards the camera while taking a sip of coffee, showing off the lush greenery around her. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 29 July 2026 Minabe’s designs can include fresh greenery and orchids, gladiolas, red and pink ginger, plumeria, ferns, tea leaves and the tiare’, which is also known as the Tahitian gardenia. Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for greenery
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Noun
  • Goats have become a useful tool in clearing unwanted vegetation in Pittsburgh's parks and green spaces.
    Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • That requires them to work backward from the aftermath, examine how the terrain and vegetation burned and eliminate plausible accidental causes.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Nestled in the Hollywood Hills, this compact cabin is shrouded in lush foliage, creating a quiet escape from Tinseltown.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This also comes as no surprise, as Niagara Falls has been named one of the country’s most popular fall foliage destinations, where colorful leaves frame the famous waterfalls.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This hot-stone bath is inspired by local traditions and the surrounding flora.
    Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Before New York became a sprawling metropolis, its rolling hills, deep valleys, and tidal salt marshes were part of a larger estuarine ecosystem that was home to countless flora and fauna.
    Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026

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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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