as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
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Recent Examples of greenery
People of all ages gather at the river in the above photograph, with family bungalow houses and immense greenery receding into the distance.
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Diane Cole, NPR, 19 June 2025
In this book, Florida’s nature is a haunting, hunting thing—heat that suffocates, greenery that hides danger, and snakes that lie in wait in the water.
—Grace Flahive
june 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
Sting later said that the idea for his first solo album,The Dream of the Blue Turtles, came to him in a dream about this very garden, a charming, quiet patch of greenery that unlocked a new creative chapter.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Rent a bike and join the locals on their daily commute, or take your time to explore iconic spots, such as the greenery of Frederiksberg Gardens or the historic streets of Indre By.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
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Diane Cole, NPR, 19 June 2025
In this book, Florida’s nature is a haunting, hunting thing—heat that suffocates, greenery that hides danger, and snakes that lie in wait in the water.
—Grace Flahive
june 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
Sting later said that the idea for his first solo album,The Dream of the Blue Turtles, came to him in a dream about this very garden, a charming, quiet patch of greenery that unlocked a new creative chapter.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
Rent a bike and join the locals on their daily commute, or take your time to explore iconic spots, such as the greenery of Frederiksberg Gardens or the historic streets of Indre By.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
Noun
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Just before midnight, firefighters responded to a 10-acre vegetation fire in Roseville next to West Park High School, the Roseville Police Department said in a Facebook post.—
Chris Biderman
July 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Then step outside: the shower is surrounded by lush foliage.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Her top tips include planting nectar-rich annuals like lantanas and zinnias, using lightweight potting soil, feeding plants with long-lasting fertilizer, and mixing blooms with eye-catching foliage.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The University of Florida advises gardeners to take proactive steps to protect their flora, especially from hungry iguanas.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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The island is volcanic in origin, with rugged terrain and a dry subtropical climate that supports unique flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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