greenery

Example Sentences

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The lush greenery in the leafy inner courtyard will be replaced with plants more closely related to those of the late Pleistocene, such as cypress and toyon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The drama caused a stir among residents in the area known for its lush greenery, colonial architecture and industrial history.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The creatures faced a prophetic choice: munch on the grass on the side marked with a Mexican flag, or opt for the greenery on the opposing South African side.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Designed to exude a feeling of “understated luxury,” the well-appointed abode was built and decorated with only the most high-caliber materials, starting with its limestone facade, which blends beautifully with the greenery that surrounds it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

People who lived in Owens Valley during the war still remember the flowers and lush greenery they could see from the highway as they drove past the main gate.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston