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
The neighborhood/area A prime location on a leafy street one mile from Kennebunkport’s buzzy Dock Square allows guests to skip the hassles of summer traffic and parking and use free cruiser bikes to visit downtown’s lobster shacks, bars, and boutiques.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Adding antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, leafy greens, seeds, and nuts can enhance the benefits of protein shakes and smoothies.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 May 2026
Ayers says local landscape architect Roger Dorer of Bremec Group planted over 20,000 trees at Playmore, creating a leafy barrier between it and the rest of the Kirtland.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Surround your firepit area with leafy plants and colorful blooms to create your own backyard escape.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Adding antioxidant-rich foods such as berries, leafy greens, seeds, and nuts can enhance the benefits of protein shakes and smoothies.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 May 2026
Ayers says local landscape architect Roger Dorer of Bremec Group planted over 20,000 trees at Playmore, creating a leafy barrier between it and the rest of the Kirtland.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Surround your firepit area with leafy plants and colorful blooms to create your own backyard escape.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leafy
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That is the message to be gained from this year’s lush and quietly astonishing edition of the Carnegie International, a recurring exhibition run by the Carnegie Museum of Art that is almost as old as the Venice Biennale.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
12 May 2026
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With a lush outdoor patio and warm service, El Tule offers bold flavors and a taste of tradition.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Earlier this year, the line was mostly green, meaning that a steel wall would traverse much of Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Ensure the soil is acidic In acidic soil, camellias will thrive, with gorgeous dark green foliage and bright blooms.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Ted meets Jane At the peak of his career, Ted Turner — twice divorced with five grown children — began dating actress Jane Fonda in 1989.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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My grandmother, now in her early 80s, was a grown woman by the time Freedom Summer came to her hometown of Greenwood, Mississippi, and was a mother by the time of the Voting Rights Act.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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However, what really gives these native plants staying power is their easy-care vibe and ability to form a dense, groundcovering mat of foliage and blooms in just a year or two.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
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“Leafy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leafy. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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