as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
decided the office needed more foliage and bought a few plants
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Fireworks and a stone-skipping competition take place over the Fourth of July, and fall means pleasant temperatures and colorful foliage.
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Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
The exhibition highlights the island’s deep connection to art through a wide array of mediums, including quilting, textile installations, polaroids, jewelry, foliage and more.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
Signs of overly dry soil are dropping buds and dull-looking foliage.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Mosquitoes are drawn to plants, so trimming back trees, bushes, and other foliage may help keep them farther away from decks, patios, and other outdoor areas.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
The exhibition highlights the island’s deep connection to art through a wide array of mediums, including quilting, textile installations, polaroids, jewelry, foliage and more.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Oct. 2024
Signs of overly dry soil are dropping buds and dull-looking foliage.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
Mosquitoes are drawn to plants, so trimming back trees, bushes, and other foliage may help keep them farther away from decks, patios, and other outdoor areas.
—Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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“Foliage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foliage. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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