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 Similarly, recent droughts may cause the insects to lay more eggs in healthy-looking lawns instead of in natural vegetation. Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 Cut down on excessive vegetation and opt for simple, sculptural plantings using native plants for your region. Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 13 Mar. 2026 While native vegetation isn't adapted to fire, buffelgrass thrives on it — its seeds stir awake in the aftermath of a burn, in a new world that's emptied and fresh for the taking. Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026 Designed around lush vegetation, waterways, and carefully maintained wildlife habitats, the park gives visitors a chance to explore environments inspired by African and Asian landscapes without ever leaving Central Florida. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetation
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Noun
  • The roughly 7,500-square-foot main residence is painted a soft lime-green hue that blends with the lush foliage surrounding the entrance.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Produces abundant clusters of lightly scented violet-purple flowers on the dense mound of foliage in midspring.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 12 Mar. 2026
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  • The Balinese gardens feature multiple seating areas surrounded by lush flora and fauna, accompanied by the gentle trickle of nearby fountains.
    Tiana Molony, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
  • My family of four stayed in a one-bedroom pavilion, which was shrouded by natural flora.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026

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“Vegetation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetation. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.

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