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
This pint-sized loropetalum produces stunning purple foliage that colors the garden all year long.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
An airy lanai, an essential feature of Hawaiian residences for gathering with friends and family, trails alongside the pool and hot tub, which are flanked by an abundance of palm trees, croton plants, and other tropical foliage.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2025
With plants in general, pale green to yellow foliage may not indicate nitrogen deficiency but simply nitrogen imbalance that may be seasonal and self-correcting.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 July 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
An airy lanai, an essential feature of Hawaiian residences for gathering with friends and family, trails alongside the pool and hot tub, which are flanked by an abundance of palm trees, croton plants, and other tropical foliage.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 July 2025
With plants in general, pale green to yellow foliage may not indicate nitrogen deficiency but simply nitrogen imbalance that may be seasonal and self-correcting.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foliage
Noun
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The bridge collapsed on Aug. 1 after a brush fire spread to vegetation beneath it, igniting the wooden structure.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Firefighters are on scene of 10 acres of vegetation burning at a rapid rate of spread.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Many of the country's best speakers have presented on a wide range of topics, from the best native plants for your garden to in-depth looks at the flora from native ecosystems.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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The grounds were enhanced by landscape architect João Bicho, who aimed to preserve the region’s native flora and create a space that’s impactful without becoming too exotic or manicured.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Foliage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foliage. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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