as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
a fascination with the lush flora of the South
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Recent Examples of flora
The main animals, such as the beluga whale, the grey seal, and the porpoise, make discoveries about the fauna, flora, and underwater life.
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Kevin Giraud, Variety, 18 June 2026
Volunteers will also learn from plant society members about the local flora and fauna.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The Phoenix Pavilion, as it was known, remained in place after the World's Fair, and was restored with transplanted flora following the Century of Progress Exposition of 1933-34 to the north at Northerly Island, Bachrach said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The resort also offers the patented Newyou Method, a program of ambitious wellness treatments that includes an intestinal flora refresh aimed at resetting the microbiome.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
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Kevin Giraud, Variety, 18 June 2026
Volunteers will also learn from plant society members about the local flora and fauna.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
The Phoenix Pavilion, as it was known, remained in place after the World's Fair, and was restored with transplanted flora following the Century of Progress Exposition of 1933-34 to the north at Northerly Island, Bachrach said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026
The resort also offers the patented Newyou Method, a program of ambitious wellness treatments that includes an intestinal flora refresh aimed at resetting the microbiome.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flora
Noun
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Native vegetation is also being planted, as part of a restoration endeavor to improve the lake’s water quality.—
Greg Harutunian,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Wait to cut back healthy foliage until the fall.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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“Flora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flora. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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