as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
was charmed by her genteel greenness and childlike innocence
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Recent Examples of greenness
Estimates of tundra greenness — a key indicator of warming — are one example of the cost of all this.
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Lara Williams, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Satellite data shows that tundra vegetation productivity – known as tundra greenness – hit its third-highest level in the 26-year record in 2025, part of a trend driven by longer growing seasons and warmer temperatures.
—Matthew L. Druckenmiller, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
Lara Williams, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Satellite data shows that tundra vegetation productivity – known as tundra greenness – hit its third-highest level in the 26-year record in 2025, part of a trend driven by longer growing seasons and warmer temperatures.
—Matthew L. Druckenmiller, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenness
Noun
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In 1995, Taschen published his first book, which made a stir with portraits of soft, indirect illumination, emphasizing naturalness.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The filmmakers on Saturday also discussed working with children on set, with both lauding young people’s naturalness and authenticity.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
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California’s Napa Valley is prized for its vineyard views and quiet country roads, which create a relaxed atmosphere that blends rural simplicity with polished sophistication.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ohtani shortened the name to Decoy for simplicity.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Historically, most people compensated under the Tim Cole Act were either declared actually innocent by the Court of Criminal Appeals or pardoned on the basis of innocence.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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Dotson eventually was cleared of his conviction altogether after DNA evidence proved his innocence, and Lupel’s representation of Dotson made Lupel a prominent figure locally and nationally as courts and Illinois’ governor weighed Dotson’s fate.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Chinese member Jingxiang Ma describes himself as hardworking and passionate, while the youngest member, 17-year-old Kyungbae Seo, brings a mix of raw talent and sincerity that resonated with viewers.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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But Nick has this absolute sincerity.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Greenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenness. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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