as in vegetation
green leaves or plants decided the office needed more foliage and bought a few plants

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Recent Examples of foliage Train yourself to look for growth that should be removed, such as tomato suckers and low-growing tomato branches, excess dahlia foliage, and tangled thyme. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025 Across northern Michigan, the Upper Peninsula and even to the south, Michigan's vast natural spaces provides ample opportunities to take in the red, orange and yellow foliage in all its glory this autumn. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Yes, that’s right — nearly as anticipated as fall foliage, the cocottes, butter dishes, mugs and more are available for purchase. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025 Peak fall foliage in Kentucky is expected from late October to early November, with eastern regions changing first. Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for foliage
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Noun
  • Lots of trees and other vegetation will mask the center’s five, 270,000-square-foot buildings from neighbors, Jones said.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Standing vegetation may not be cut, burned or removed.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • Most recently Tarella drew a forest of animals and plants for the surprising urban oasis in Bantian Vanke Plaza mall in Shenzhen, China, reflecting his lifelong admiration for fauna and flora.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Similarly, Arizona’s native flora and fauna have their own obstacles to survival in one of the world’s most unforgiving landscapes.
    John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Foliage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foliage. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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