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
But this year, the region was hit with multiple days of below-freezing temperatures in early February, with foliage continuing to die over the weeks that followed.
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Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Growing Conditions: Part shade to full sun, loamy soil
Size: 9 to 18 inches tall, up to 18 inches wide
Zones: 5–7
Hosta is grown for its bold, shapely foliage that looks tropical and comes in an array of colors, shapes, and patterns.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Mirrored imagery of sky, foliage, and water creates shifting, almost kaleidoscope patterns that blur the boundary between the natural and the digital.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Over time, the branch has taken steps to help mitigate its impact on nearby neighbors, including installing fencing and adding landscaping and foliage.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Growing Conditions: Part shade to full sun, loamy soil
Size: 9 to 18 inches tall, up to 18 inches wide
Zones: 5–7
Hosta is grown for its bold, shapely foliage that looks tropical and comes in an array of colors, shapes, and patterns.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Mirrored imagery of sky, foliage, and water creates shifting, almost kaleidoscope patterns that blur the boundary between the natural and the digital.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Over time, the branch has taken steps to help mitigate its impact on nearby neighbors, including installing fencing and adding landscaping and foliage.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foliage
Noun
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Weed Control Because gophers are herbivores, the less vegetation there is around to attract them, the better.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Once surrounded and isolated from vegetation, the pile was excavated.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The saltwater pools were preserved and the property has brought them back to their natural state, which requires delicately balancing the flora and fauna and salinity levels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Knowledgeable wranglers will make sure you’re settled onto your steed before the group heads off to see the wildlife, fauna, and flora throughout the park.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Foliage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foliage. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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