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vegetation

noun

ˌve-jə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of vegetation

as in foliage

green leaves or plants the local vegetation is flourishing as a result of the recent rains

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Recent Examples of vegetation Engineering methods of the USACE aim to use sand and vegetation to shield areas from severe storm surges and flooding. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 That’s a good chunk of the 8-12 inches the arid area of canyons and rocky expanses with little vegetation usually gets in a year. — Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026 Visitors can see it (there are paths around it), but aren’t allowed to walk through it, as doing so can jeopardize the vegetation. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026 Overgrown vegetation was removed and replaced with native and climate-conscious plantings. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetation

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With changing seasons, Autumn's foliage is an enchanting match for the resort’s large windows and suite patios– where all guests are completely surrounded by the changing colors of the season.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The sound is practically deafening, a loud metallic pang that cuts through the forest’s thick foliage.

— Taylor Mitchell Brown, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

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He was known for his sense of whimsy, childlike wonder, and a love of the natural world—many of his preferred designs were based on flora and fauna and yielded fantastical images like mermaids, butterflies, and much more.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
The nature center opened in 1963, and became popular among scouting and school groups, to whom naturalists taught about the local flora and fauna.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

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