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
Between now and early fall, literally tons of voracious caterpillars will be devouring the lush foliage.
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Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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
Red chokeberry bears vibrant red foliage just like burning bush, and homeowners can make jam out of the berries that can grow into early winter.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 12 Mar. 2026
The pink springtime blossoms of peach trees contribute an elegant aesthetic to the garden, while their vibrant green foliage remains lush throughout the summer.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
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Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 21 Mar. 2026
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
Red chokeberry bears vibrant red foliage just like burning bush, and homeowners can make jam out of the berries that can grow into early winter.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 12 Mar. 2026
The pink springtime blossoms of peach trees contribute an elegant aesthetic to the garden, while their vibrant green foliage remains lush throughout the summer.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foliage
Noun
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On Friday, both the Springs Fire and Crown Fire erupted and quickly grew to engulf dry vegetation in their respective areas.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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With the onset of agriculture, trees were removed to make room for sheep and cattle, which grazed out the natural vegetation.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Naturalists and marine biologists regularly survey the island’s flora and fauna, as well as coral health and water quality, while a sustainability manager assesses how to strengthen long-term environmental stewardship across the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Almost entirely shot with real flora and fauna using cutting-edge technology, the feature film was itself an invitation to discover natural wonders from a new point of view.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Foliage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foliage. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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