as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
a fascination with the lush flora of the South
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Recent Examples of flora
Beyond the obvious science lessons, flora offers a curriculum in patience — something no app can simulate.
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Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Su filindeu is closely bound to its home in the north of Sardinia, a sparsely populated tableau of verdant flora and sheer stone, hearty food and strong beliefs.
—New York Times, 19 May 2026
The artist and designer’s decorative mirrors, screens, tables, lighting, seating and objects made with magnolias, bamboo and other flora will be featured alongside Maison Gerard’s curation of French Art Deco, 1940s French Modern era, and midcentury design.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Voices describing the flora and fauna of South Florida.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
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Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Su filindeu is closely bound to its home in the north of Sardinia, a sparsely populated tableau of verdant flora and sheer stone, hearty food and strong beliefs.
—New York Times, 19 May 2026
The artist and designer’s decorative mirrors, screens, tables, lighting, seating and objects made with magnolias, bamboo and other flora will be featured alongside Maison Gerard’s curation of French Art Deco, 1940s French Modern era, and midcentury design.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Voices describing the flora and fauna of South Florida.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flora
Noun
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With California facing increasingly destructive wildfires, experts and officials have long urged the strategic removal of dense, flammable vegetation that can erupt into particularly destructive flames from a lightning bolt or the spark of a power line.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Alligators hide in vegetation in and around the water.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The machine can hide in the foliage for days, awaiting its prey.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Initial symptoms resemble herbicide damage, commonly affecting newer younger foliage, but viral diseases tend to progress and additional symptoms aid in identifying infection.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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“Flora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flora. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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