as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
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Recent Examples of greenery
Bringing greenery overhead reinforces the feeling of enclosure.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Add vertical greenery to save floor space Fences, walls and railings are some of the most underused real estate in any backyard.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Aside from noting the greenery that’s best for your region, pay attention to what will thrive through the seasons.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Playa de Pechón, Cantabria Make your way to northern Spain for the turquoise waters and lush greenery of Playa de Pechón.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Add vertical greenery to save floor space Fences, walls and railings are some of the most underused real estate in any backyard.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Aside from noting the greenery that’s best for your region, pay attention to what will thrive through the seasons.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Playa de Pechón, Cantabria Make your way to northern Spain for the turquoise waters and lush greenery of Playa de Pechón.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
Noun
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Zoning commissioners added a requirement to add vegetation as an additional buffer.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fire officials said significant vegetation growth across the region, rising temperatures, low humidity and seasonal winds prompted the suspension.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This striking deciduous tree is recognized for its unique alligator bark, vibrant autumn foliage, and late-season sweet fruit.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
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Dark Opal) is the most ornamental of all herbs with pink or purple flowers against a background of dark foliage.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The latter has a full-service spa, where visitors can experience seasonal services utilizing the area’s flora, including an herbal massage featuring lemongrass, rosemary, basil and marjoram, designed by the spa’s in-house herbalist, or a strawberry rhubarb body polish & hydrating massage.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The animal and botanical attraction opened in 1936, featuring the natural flora and fauna of Florida with help from a few international tropical species.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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