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green thumb

NOUN
skill at gardening
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
brown thumb


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Freddy Escobar stood on the sidewalk outside his former workplace waving a green thumb drive and a stack of papers that he said would clear his name.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2025

For your green thumb, find tips for saving money on houseplants and how to keep your plants alive longer.

From Washington Post Nov. 16, 2022

Planting in containers with a very good potting soil is the way to go with Superbells, though if you can duplicate in your garden bed, you will garner the green thumb there, too.

From Seattle Times Nov. 14, 2022

With your green thumb, consider selling plants in your community.

From Slate Oct. 21, 2022

Seaweed is the secret behind her green thumb; she calls it Mother Nature’s Slug Repellent.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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