as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
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Recent Examples of greenery
When spring begins, I’m energized by the opportunity to dive head first into DIY-ing my lawn and garden with fresh blooms, plentiful vegetables, and various greenery.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
But lush as the greenery is here, sometimes a field is just a field.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
The greenery used will also be all local and not require irrigation.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
Start with spring greenery or florals (boxwood, ferns, wildflowers, moss, or eucalyptus are all great options) and add a festive touch (like a ribbon, shamrock detail, or hint of gold).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
But lush as the greenery is here, sometimes a field is just a field.
—Michaelangelo Matos, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
The greenery used will also be all local and not require irrigation.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2025
Start with spring greenery or florals (boxwood, ferns, wildflowers, moss, or eucalyptus are all great options) and add a festive touch (like a ribbon, shamrock detail, or hint of gold).
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
Noun
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The courtyard installation was curated by the renowned international studio Mary Lennox, who created walls of greenery in hyper-realistic volumes where small openings in the lush vegetation house unique and surprising ceramic pieces.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The turtles are placed in mud near the Indiana Dunes sign in front of the visitor center now, but the mud will be supplanted with vegetation when the weather is right.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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The ferny foliage spreads to create a gorgeous groundcover that remains evergreen in mild climates.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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In late spring and early summer, tiny pink or purple flowers appear in clusters that may cover the foliage and attract a variety of pollinators.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Not always easy to spot, many frogs are small enough to fit in your pocket, and frogs can be elusive, blending in with the flora of their surroundings, hopping through treetops or along riverbanks.—
Tracy Scott Forson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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Test yourself on March Madness, famous flora and standout states in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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