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 Begonias are a huge and diverse group of plants prized for their beautiful foliage and flowers. Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025 Open-air courtyards with lush tropical foliage and an infinity pool look out onto the ocean. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025 Its foliage releases a balsam-like fragrance when crushed. New York Times Games, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025 Gorgeous, blue-tinged foliage grows in a dense mat covering the ground, providing evergreen color and stabilizing the soil. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for foliage

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“Foliage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foliage. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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