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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

The pastel blue jacket also showcases noteworthy books she worked on, as well as shrubs and flowers to represent her green thumb.

From Washington Post • Dec. 27, 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

When I was little, Papa used to tell me that instead of a green thumb, Tūtū had a green ear.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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