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 Watering early in the day is best so plants or foliage, if watered directly can dry, while also giving the plant plenty of water during the heat of the day. Mike Snider, USA Today, 26 May 2025 As temperatures rise and foliage thins out, the odds of spotting tigers are in your favor. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 May 2025 The cub could also be seen being fed a bottle by a staff member cloaked in foliage and sleeping in furs. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 May 2025 Fine foliage and a trailing habit add to this plant’s charm. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for foliage
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  • The fire is burning in a region that has received only half of its normal seasonal rainfall and is being fueled by the chaparral plant, the most flammable type of vegetation in the United States, the National Weather Service said.
    Jayne Yutig, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
  • The jungle-like garden, Norton’s collection of 250 rare plants, including palms, orchids, and other native plants, is beautiful itself, and Norton’s massive sculptures (in stone, wood, and bronze) look right at home among the vegetation.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
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  • During a visit to South Caicos, guests can enjoy a more wild perspective on the region, with eye-catching flora and fauna calling the area home.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
  • Rich in potassium and super anti-inflammatory, coconut water can help rebalance the flora and fauna in your gut, along with boosting hydration—an important marker for a healthy digestive system.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 14 May 2025

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“Foliage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foliage. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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