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 twining vine is perfect for fencerows, with its waxy blue-green foliage remaining evergreen in the deep South and semi-evergreen to deciduous in cooler climates.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Winter tends to be the best time to get rid of honeysuckle because the foliage has thinned.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
Lush foliage is laced with wavy white patterns, complemented by purple flowers.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Feb. 2026
The spa Hidden behind foliage, the spa is cosy and super private.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Winter tends to be the best time to get rid of honeysuckle because the foliage has thinned.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
Lush foliage is laced with wavy white patterns, complemented by purple flowers.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Feb. 2026
The spa Hidden behind foliage, the spa is cosy and super private.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foliage
Noun
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The National Weather Service warns residents of the negative effect of frost and freeze conditions on crops and other sensitive vegetation.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 20,
Sacbee.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The path built by the city’s tractors, right next to the sidewalk on the north-south boulevard, created tire marks that look like an off-road vehicle came through and plowed down healthy vegetation.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And the desk chairs weave a story of Nevis, adorned with nods to its lush flora and playful green vervet monkeys, the iconic ambassadors of the island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Campfire Circles The campground hosts evening programs on local flora, fauna, and geology.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Foliage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foliage. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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