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
  • Thousands of kids are in the transfer portal looking for greener grass, either in cash, playing time or a sexier stage.
    Mac Engel January 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Investments in controlling invasive species have led to a 75 percent reduction in the area overtaken by melaleuca, a particularly thirsty tree species introduced in the river of grass near the turn of the 20th century to help drain it.
    Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • This winter, rain has landed across the state, filling reservoirs and leaving hillsides and lawns green from San Diego to San Jose to Redding.
    Paiching Wei, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
  • His lawn grows wild, and so does the trouble.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Available in 10 wear-with-anything shades, including black, army green, and brown, the shacket has earned praise from shoppers who call out its high-quality construction and trendy yet comfortable design in their reviews.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Those sweet and mild ingredients meld with bittersweet collard greens for a cozy dish.
    Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026

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“Greensward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greensward. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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