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
Non-dairy calcium-rich foods include green, leafy vegetables, seeds, sardines, soy products, and almonds.
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025
French doors lead to a southeast-facing patio garden, a leafy, serene retreat just steps from the buzz of London’s Theatreland.
Upstairs, the first-floor drawing room is all high ceilings, wood paneling, and natural light.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
On quiet cul-de-sacs and leafy suburban streets, unspoken wars are often playing out among neighbors.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The company said that all of its leafy greens are subjected to a robust sampling and pathogen testing program.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 14 Apr. 2025
French doors lead to a southeast-facing patio garden, a leafy, serene retreat just steps from the buzz of London’s Theatreland.
Upstairs, the first-floor drawing room is all high ceilings, wood paneling, and natural light.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2025
On quiet cul-de-sacs and leafy suburban streets, unspoken wars are often playing out among neighbors.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
The company said that all of its leafy greens are subjected to a robust sampling and pathogen testing program.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leafy
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Located on the Kassandra Peninsula in Northern Greece, this natural gem combines a tranquil lagoon, clear turquoise waters, soft golden sand and lush pine surroundings that combine to create a breathtaking setting for a relaxing and photogenic day (or many of them) at the beach.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The color combination and lush texture would have been enough for me, but the wild eye on the back puts it in the realm of wearable art.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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But after dark, its red and green neon sign casts a glow onto East Houston Street as negronis fly from its zinc and Formica bar, akin to a scene from Jay McInerney’s Bright Lights, Big City.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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The brown resurrection fern that grew thick along the jagged edges of the hollow was changing to a bright green right before her eyes.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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On Mother's Day, children — whether small or grown — take the opportunity to pay special tribute to their moms.—
Maquita Peters,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2025
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While global wine consumption has declined in recent years, in-flight wine consumption has remained stable or grown.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The company still relies on carriers for a portion of its deliveries, including the U.S. Postal Service, which is traditionally relied on for shipments to costlier and less dense rural areas.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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But liquid water is, unusually, denser than its solid icy form.—
Robin George Andrews,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leafy. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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