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Recent Examples of vegetation
The colour palette draws on the Bird of Paradise, the official flower of Los Angeles, and is grouped into four families — Poppy, Scarlet Flax, Bluebell and Sagebrush — to evoke the region’s terrain and vegetation.
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Reuters, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Winds will pick up on the northeast sides of the islands, which have more vegetation and can handle more rain, Foster said.
—Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The Colorado Department of Transportation will nearly double its spending on vegetation management to protect the state’s 9,000-mile highway network, tapping $12 million not used for snowplowing during this record-dry winter to hire tree-removal contractors, agency officials confirmed Friday.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Two community groups, Citizens United for Lake Placid and Friends of Lake McQueeney, have worked to clear out vegetation that took root while the water was gone.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Reuters, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Winds will pick up on the northeast sides of the islands, which have more vegetation and can handle more rain, Foster said.
—Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The Colorado Department of Transportation will nearly double its spending on vegetation management to protect the state’s 9,000-mile highway network, tapping $12 million not used for snowplowing during this record-dry winter to hire tree-removal contractors, agency officials confirmed Friday.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
Two community groups, Citizens United for Lake Placid and Friends of Lake McQueeney, have worked to clear out vegetation that took root while the water was gone.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vegetation
Noun
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes, people may see noticeably green poop, which could be a sign that the body couldn’t fully absorb all the roughage or foliage.—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Naturalists and marine biologists regularly survey the island’s flora and fauna, as well as coral health and water quality, while a sustainability manager assesses how to strengthen long-term environmental stewardship across the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Almost entirely shot with real flora and fauna using cutting-edge technology, the feature film was itself an invitation to discover natural wonders from a new point of view.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Vegetation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetation. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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