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
Also, use a variety of leafy vegetables, fruits and proteins.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Leafy Greens Another staple on lists of produce with higher pesticide residues is leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and collard greens.
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Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
However, all that leafy growth often comes at the expense of flowers and fruit.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Beautifully balanced with savory, sweet, salty and subtly-spicy flavor, these pecans are a hit by the handful or sprinkled on top of leafy green masterpieces like Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad or Kale and Roasted Beet Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2026
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
Leafy Greens Another staple on lists of produce with higher pesticide residues is leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and collard greens.
—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
However, all that leafy growth often comes at the expense of flowers and fruit.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Beautifully balanced with savory, sweet, salty and subtly-spicy flavor, these pecans are a hit by the handful or sprinkled on top of leafy green masterpieces like Copycat Panera Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad or Kale and Roasted Beet Salad with Hot Honey Vinaigrette.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 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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Mariska Hargitay's eldest son looked so grown up while joining his mom for a meaningful red carpet appearance on June 8.
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All of that hits me so much differently as a grown woman and as a mom.
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More memory, denser racks, faster deployment The new server promises 50 percent more memory per socket and more GPU memory compared to the previous generation.
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For ultimate comfort, the loveseat and chairs also include dense foam cushions wrapped in smooth polyester.
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leafy. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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