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 Goat Fest will feature goats from Allegheny GoatScape, a nonprofit that works to restore balance to landscapes by clearing unwanted vegetation to help the growth of native plants. Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Funded through the Trust for the National Mall, the new White House hive supports the existing colonies in pollinating the nearby White House Kitchen Garden, Flower Cutting Garden and vegetation on the National Mall. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026 The utility said decisions are based on weather forecasts, vegetation dryness and real-time conditions, and that not every customer in an affected county will necessarily lose power. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 Another key presentation tip goes back to the life cycle of salmonflies, which hatch among streamside rocks and on vegetation outside of the actual water. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetation
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Noun
  • These desserts are presented on an artful seasonal tower adorned with soft greenery and foliage.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • It's got the largest Danish collection of living flora, including more than 13,000 plant species spread over ten hectares and housed in a complex of historic 19th-century greenhouses.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • Graubünden routes climb into alpine meadows and rock gardens where the payoff is mountain flora and wildlife sightings.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026

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“Vegetation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetation. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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