as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
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Recent Examples of greenery
Add a little fresh greenery for a natural atmosphere.
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
There are no animals, no greenery, no clear blue streams… just a muddy river, rock, and sheer cliffs.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2024
The vibe is coastal meets jungle, with bright white and blue decor and live greenery.
—Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Even without the ocean in sight, the views here are spectacular – capturing the mountains and the greenery around.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
There are no animals, no greenery, no clear blue streams… just a muddy river, rock, and sheer cliffs.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 8 Dec. 2024
The vibe is coastal meets jungle, with bright white and blue decor and live greenery.
—Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
Even without the ocean in sight, the views here are spectacular – capturing the mountains and the greenery around.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for greenery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greenery
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The freezing temperatures can cause frostbite and hypothermia as well as damage to crops, vegetation and homes.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The latter are often irrigated during haying and grazed during much of the fire season, which reduces the vegetation fuels on the landscape.Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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So, the foliage in the area was already very dry, effectively extending the region's wildfire season.Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
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Outdoors, a koi pond, a swimming pool, and a dining patio are set amongst lush foliage.Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025
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Chatterjee points to the long-term increase in non-native flora and fauna in the region.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
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Located about three-quarters of the way down the Florida Keys at Mile Marker 37, on Big Pine Key, this gem is one of Florida's southernmost state parks, with flora and fauna that originated in the Caribbean.Kara Franker, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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