as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
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Recent Examples of greenery
With a focus on soft, natural tones, sustainable materials and biophilic elements like plants and greenery, this trend transforms hospitality spaces into peaceful sanctuaries.
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Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Photo : Simon Berlyn The pool and spa are surrounded by lush greenery and picturesque views.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Enjoy lush greenery and your favorite animals in a cozy setting.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
If the fire started on the top of the hill, you’d really be trapped with all that incredible greenery.
—Ali MacGraw, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Photo : Simon Berlyn The pool and spa are surrounded by lush greenery and picturesque views.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Enjoy lush greenery and your favorite animals in a cozy setting.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
If the fire started on the top of the hill, you’d really be trapped with all that incredible greenery.
—Ali MacGraw, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
Noun
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Tall palm trees and bamboo and beyond them high misty mountains covered with vegetation of a deep monsoon green.—
Amitava Kumar,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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These factors will combine with dry vegetation to increase the potential for the start and spread of wildfires across the area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Gorgeous, blue-tinged foliage grows in a dense mat covering the ground, providing evergreen color and stabilizing the soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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The amount of high-energy radiation that filters in through the foliage can vary greatly between habitats, some of which are heavily shaded by leafy canopies, while others are more open and allow more sunlight in.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
Ars Technica,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This setting is not a place of wonder filled with peculiar flora and fauna, but a gaping, uninviting void.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2025
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There has been an ongoing, large-scale restoration project on the island to rid Floreana of invasive species and return the native flora and fauna, the park said, which may have contributed to the recent sighting.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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