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 Wait for the foliage to yellow and die back, and wear gloves; the sap can be a skin irritant. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025 These pieces are showcased through a window display featuring larger-than-life animals and foliage inspired by the carvings found throughout the Liberty store. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025 The most popular time to visit Japan for cruises is between March and May during cherry blossom season, followed by September to November for mild weather and foliage. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025 And then a figure bursts through the foliage, puffing on a vape. Demetrios Matheou, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 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 26 Mar. 2025.

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