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Recent Examples of greensward
Gwynns Falls and Leakin parks (there’s a seamless connection between these two greenswards) stymied the highway builders 50-plus years ago.
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2024
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
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greensward
Noun
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Below are green grass, a monarch butterfly and Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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During the winter and early spring, dormant vegetation — especially grass cured by freezing temperatures — becomes prime fuel when paired with dry, warm and windy weather.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The lawn may struggle to fill in before weeds take advantage of thin or bare spots.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Instead of watering the lawn, prioritize watering your garden and other plants that may need more water in dry, hot weather.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These annuals grow quickly from seed, come in a rainbow of colors, including shades of purple, pink, red, orange, cream, as well as bold greens like chartreuse and lime.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Sepp Straka blasted a 334-yard drive over the bunkers that left him a 6-iron to the green.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Greensward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greensward. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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