as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
Scottish highlands covered with lush greenery
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Recent Examples of greenery
All that greenery is accented by a group of stunning Italian Murano amber glass chandeliers dangling from the ceiling.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2025
The 52-year-old model and actress was photographed wearing a bright pink bikini while posing alongside her daughter, flashing peace signs amid palm trees and lush greenery.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Beyond being symbols of tranquility and sympathy, peace lilies also bring lush, jungle-like greenery indoors.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 29 Dec. 2025
Above the fireplace, her mantel is overflowing with decorative greenery and pinecones.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
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Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.—
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Immediately east of the path are steep slopes that contain native vegetation.—
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This damages the trunk and leaves an ugly, elongated canker that invites insects and stresses the tree, leading to stunted growth, sparse foliage, and stem dieback.—
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Do not remove any foliage that is still growing from the bulb.—
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Participants will learn about the flora and fauna that make up the San Diego River ecosystem during the stroll along the river.—
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The remote island, known for its white sand beaches, exotic flora and sand dunes, has been largely unscathed by the war in Yemen, which began after a popular uprising in 2011 forced out the country's authoritarian president, Ali Abdullah Saleh.—
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“Greenery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greenery. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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