greensward

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Recent Examples of greensward The usually pristine greensward at Fenway has patches of sod throughout the outfield, particularly in right field, after the recent Pink and Fall Out Boy concerts. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2023 What better way to achieve a comfy outdoor living space than to carpet the yard in a nice greensward. Ted Steinberg, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2023 Soloviev has noted that a lot of discussions happened with community residents before the plan was put forward, and that greensward at the center of the development was a decent gesture. Curbed, 10 Jan. 2023 The sap doesn’t flow to any appreciable extent; few red robins are visible, and there is no excess of greensward. San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2022 See All Example Sentences for greensward
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greensward
Noun
  • After stepping through a giant wooden door, tall grass teems with wild Pokémon, adorable critters strike charming poses and battles break out between fierce opponents.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Gone were the mango and jam fruit trees, the bushes and the thick grass.
    Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Allowing a thick layer of matted leaves to cover the grass all winter robs the lawn of proper air circulation and is an open invitation to fungal diseases.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Also consider a host of ever-charming and low-maintenance alternatives, such as clover or a tapestry lawn.
    Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Chickpeas and Swiss chard hang on to their texture in the brew, but use whichever white beans and hearty greens speak to you.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The namesake neon green is then used for the Air Max units, eyelet straps and branding elements.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026

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“Greensward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greensward. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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