as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
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Recent Examples of greenery
That includes her pink, flowy option that was patterned with greenery.
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Containers of blooming plants and greenery enhance the tropical feel with pops of pink.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
The bear veered off and disappeared into the greenery.
—Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
It’s widely known that the Northern Hemisphere’s summer is a smart time to go on safari, as the wintry conditions in the savanna mean that greenery is sparse and so animals are easier to spot.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
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Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Containers of blooming plants and greenery enhance the tropical feel with pops of pink.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
The bear veered off and disappeared into the greenery.
—Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
It’s widely known that the Northern Hemisphere’s summer is a smart time to go on safari, as the wintry conditions in the savanna mean that greenery is sparse and so animals are easier to spot.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
Noun
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Home hardening is using fire-resistant building materials and vegetation management, such as planting succulents, to reduce fire risks.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
15 May 2025
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Several fire prevention proposals, including $60,000 to pay for additional vegetation removal on public property and $24,000 for a fire evacuation guide and fire evacuation signage, also had unanimous council support.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Fine foliage and a trailing habit add to this plant’s charm.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Pull off or trim away the declining flowers and foliage but leave the stems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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During a visit to South Caicos, guests can enjoy a more wild perspective on the region, with eye-catching flora and fauna calling the area home.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Rich in potassium and super anti-inflammatory, coconut water can help rebalance the flora and fauna in your gut, along with boosting hydration—an important marker for a healthy digestive system.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
14 May 2025
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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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