as in foliage
green leaves or plants
the springtime leafage enveloping the park makes it seem much more private
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Noun
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Janney likes ‘Blue Kazoo’, a compact variety of spirea that grows only 2 feet tall and has blue foliage and white bloom; and ‘Goldflame,’ a medium-sized variety that grows 3 feet tall and has yellow-green foliage and rosy red flowers.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026 -
The 40th annual Arrowtown Autumn Festival (April 15 to 19) celebrates the town’s fiery foliage with a street parade, food and wine events and music and comedy performances.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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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
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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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“Leafage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leafage. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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