as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
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Recent Examples of greenery
In lieu of florist foam and greenery, the designer started with a handful of chamomile blooms.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Within it, there's not a speck of greenery in sight.
—Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Large Outdoor Planters with Lush Arrangements This season, patios are getting a lush makeover with potted greenery.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
The surrounding trees and greenery on the property could be seen in the background.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Within it, there's not a speck of greenery in sight.
—Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Large Outdoor Planters with Lush Arrangements This season, patios are getting a lush makeover with potted greenery.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
The surrounding trees and greenery on the property could be seen in the background.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
Noun
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Weed Control Because gophers are herbivores, the less vegetation there is around to attract them, the better.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Once surrounded and isolated from vegetation, the pile was excavated.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For cooler weather and fall foliage, visit in October.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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When summer rolls around, the full view of the townhouse will be eclipsed by the foliage of the silver maples.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve, with its biodiverse flora and fauna, on a canopy tour or hike.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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The flora is such an integral part of Augusta National that each hole is named for a tree or a shrub that can be found on that hole.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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