as in naturalness
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
was charmed by her genteel greenness and childlike innocence
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Recent Examples of greenness
One by one the great trees are killed, the suburban greenness collapsing.
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Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Estimates of tundra greenness — a key indicator of warming — are one example of the cost of all this.
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Lara Williams,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
Satellite data shows that tundra vegetation productivity – known as tundra greenness – hit its third-highest level in the 26-year record in 2025, part of a trend driven by longer growing seasons and warmer temperatures.
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Matthew L. Druckenmiller,
The Conversation,
16 Dec. 2025
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
Estimates of tundra greenness — a key indicator of warming — are one example of the cost of all this.
—
Lara Williams,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
Satellite data shows that tundra vegetation productivity – known as tundra greenness – hit its third-highest level in the 26-year record in 2025, part of a trend driven by longer growing seasons and warmer temperatures.
—
Matthew L. Druckenmiller,
The Conversation,
16 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenness
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As a national icon, the Natural Bridge served as a quiet, Emersonian rebuke to Europe’s militaristic triumphal arches, reinforcing the naturalness of American democracy.
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That ease and naturalness are paramount to Copeland.
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Write with simplicity and heart.
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That distinction is important because the company sees simplicity as one of its greatest strengths.
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Through a statement released via a spokesperson, Carvalho maintained his innocence amid the federal investigation.
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After his release, Weger attempted to get a new trial for Oetting's murder, sticking to his claims of innocence.
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But in her concentration, Porsha fumbled her words, which made the Faithfuls, who were desperate for a crumb of evidence so early in the game, suspicious of her sincerity.
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Several participants told The Washington Post that they were impressed with the sincerity and humility of the AI firm’s staff in discussing both ethical and spiritual implications.
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“Greenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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