as in lush
covered with a thick, healthy natural growth
the backyard's leafy bushes look nice, but have a tendency to attract deer
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Recent Examples of leafy
Scientists have linked eating leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli to better lung health.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
One study even found that pairing leafy greens with avocado led to about seven times greater lutein absorption.
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Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Troopers responded to the area of the robbery and reported finding clear plastic bags with a green leafy substance inside, vape cartridges, clothing and a large-capacity magazine that was capable of holding 18 rounds scattered in the road, according to the warrant affidavit.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Greens gummies have crowded out powders in the wellness aisle, and shoppers want to know whether the chewable shortcut to leafy nutrients actually delivers.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
One study even found that pairing leafy greens with avocado led to about seven times greater lutein absorption.
—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2026
Troopers responded to the area of the robbery and reported finding clear plastic bags with a green leafy substance inside, vape cartridges, clothing and a large-capacity magazine that was capable of holding 18 rounds scattered in the road, according to the warrant affidavit.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
Greens gummies have crowded out powders in the wellness aisle, and shoppers want to know whether the chewable shortcut to leafy nutrients actually delivers.
—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leafy
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In between scenic photos and videos of them boating alongside a school of dolphins, a turtle sighting, and the lush coastline, Alba also shared a photo of a young boy (presumably her son Hayes, 8) as well as a young girl sitting on the beach.
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Meander through a lush, fairy-worthy tapestry of ivy and narrow pathways forged throughout the B&B's history.
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Every imaginable yellow, green and blue wig was on display among the sea of kilts outside Hard Rock Stadium (re-named Miami Stadium for the World Cup), faces were painted in all the team colors, and fans of both teams posed for photos together.
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Purchased in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, the traditional hat was decorated with a red and green beaded flower.
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For families While the vibe is more grown-up, kids are still in for a good time.
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The first swing was a powerful uppercut, the type of grown-man hack synonymous with no-doubters and moonshots.
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Videos of the pyrotechnics display show the pitch filling with tall showers of sparks and dense smoke as dozens of fireworks launched upward.
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The rare Saturday night game at the iconic North Side ballpark started an hour late due to rain, then fog billowed in from the north starting in the second inning and got denser.
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leafy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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