as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
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Recent Examples of greenery
The family of five — Ken and Barbara Martin and their daughters, 14-year-old Barbara, 12-year-old Virginia and 10-year-old Sue — had set out to find Christmas greenery in the mountains east of their Portland home on Dec. 7, 1958.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
Boca Baco, Granada Steps from historic Granada's cathedral, Boca Baco fills a breezy, beautiful patio space with local art and draping greenery for an unpretentious spot to enjoy one of the best meals in town.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
Perhaps the most alluring part of the property, though, is the backyard, which is laced with greenery and hosts numerous alfresco vignettes ideal for a wealth of pleasurable pursuits.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
Guests order at the counter, then grab a table among the lush greenery outside.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
Boca Baco, Granada Steps from historic Granada's cathedral, Boca Baco fills a breezy, beautiful patio space with local art and draping greenery for an unpretentious spot to enjoy one of the best meals in town.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
Perhaps the most alluring part of the property, though, is the backyard, which is laced with greenery and hosts numerous alfresco vignettes ideal for a wealth of pleasurable pursuits.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
Guests order at the counter, then grab a table among the lush greenery outside.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
Noun
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The agency studied a range of factors to draw its maps, including types of vegetation, slope, climate and fire history.—
Christian Martinez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Hundreds of wildfires are burning across the Southern U.S., fueled by strong winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fall foliage is impressive, ranging from fiery orange to red.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Woman’s Club 63rd annual event will showcase the work of juried artisans and crafters, and top foliage growers from Central Florida.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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Guests will hear stories about the park’s history, its flora and fauna, and volunteers who are helping conserve the park by yanking up invasive plants like mustard.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Southern California is brimming with local garden tours that showcase everything from native flora to water-wise gardening techniques.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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