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
After the first year of growth, remove most of the foliage from short-day plants in fall and remove older, browning foliage from day-neutral strawberries.
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Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
The plant, known for its wispy, delicate foliage, grows up to 3 feet tall and blooms in gorgeous shades of white, yellow, pink, and red.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 24 Feb. 2026
Think romantic florals, foliage, and dainty swans (yes, really).
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Included in the hundreds of entries are many fairy tales interpreted by floral designs and foliage exhibits including Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, The Princess and the Pea, Thumbelina, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, Red Riding Hood, Hansel &.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
The plant, known for its wispy, delicate foliage, grows up to 3 feet tall and blooms in gorgeous shades of white, yellow, pink, and red.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 24 Feb. 2026
Think romantic florals, foliage, and dainty swans (yes, really).
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Included in the hundreds of entries are many fairy tales interpreted by floral designs and foliage exhibits including Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, The Princess and the Pea, Thumbelina, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, Red Riding Hood, Hansel &.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foliage
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By Jenna Jarrah / Correspondent The San Fernando Valley Audubon Society has deployed over 500 goats in the Sepulveda Basin, in partnership with Mayor Karen Bass’ office, to address wild,mostly invasive vegetation called firebrush that accelerates fires in the area.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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County officials have long used the chemicals in waterways to clear out vegetation and maintain the water-carrying capacity of flood control channels.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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And then there was the glass—the architect loved the flora and fauna of the city and wanted to bring it into the museum, which is not typical of your encyclopedic mausoleums to culture, walled off from the outside world.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
6 Mar. 2026
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For some solo reflection, the hotel offers up a private space with views of the ocean blue and surrounding flora, too.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Foliage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foliage. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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