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
Panama City is having a moment this year, thanks to the centennial of its famed canal and the transformation of the 1917 neoclassical headquarters of the American Trade Developing Company, in the leafy UNESCO World Heritage neighborhood of Casco Viejo, into a hotel.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a nutritious diet for eye health that includes orange vegetables and fruits with vitamin A, produce rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, leafy greens with lutein and zeaxanthin and beans for zinc.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
24 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
Ted Lasso fans know the leafy southwest London neighborhood of Richmond as the idyllic backdrop where Jason Sudeikis’s lovable American coach brought his signature optimism to English soccer.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends a nutritious diet for eye health that includes orange vegetables and fruits with vitamin A, produce rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, leafy greens with lutein and zeaxanthin and beans for zinc.
—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
24 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
Ted Lasso fans know the leafy southwest London neighborhood of Richmond as the idyllic backdrop where Jason Sudeikis’s lovable American coach brought his signature optimism to English soccer.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
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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The naked back of a child front and center was painted over with clothing; a young girl was painted over with a grown woman; an infant in Christ’s arms was altered to be an older child; and Christ’s own face, hair and beard were altered.
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The open floor plan of the 4,000-square-foot condo required some clever problem-solving to create spaces for the clients, who are in their 60s, and their grown family to dine, play, and relax together.
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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 29 Jun. 2026.
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