Definition of vegetationnext
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 Researchers speculate that people may have brought the rodent to California as a natural remedy to battle overgrowing vegetation or simply because of a liking for the species. Samantha Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 The algorithms, Zhu explained, filter out unwanted noise such as moonlight reflections, auroral light, the shadowing by clouds and vegetation, and even differences caused by the viewing angle of the satellite during different passes. Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026 The park’s Mikeno sector features a diverse mix of vegetation types and altitude zones that may support favorable ecological conditions for gorillas. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026 Bungalows and rooms are built around lush vegetation and tranquil waterways, plus the hotel boasts its own private beach as well as a glittering pool. Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetation
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Noun
  • The Old Farmer’s Almanac advised using mulch, straw and leaf foliage to cover root vegetables and plants that grow close to the ground.
    Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
  • This highly aromatic, drought-tolerant shrub produces gray-green foliage and purple flowers on long spikes.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve, with its biodiverse flora and fauna, on a canopy tour or hike.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The flora is such an integral part of Augusta National that each hole is named for a tree or a shrub that can be found on that hole.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026

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“Vegetation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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