as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
decided the office needed more foliage and bought a few plants
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They are surrounded by foliage giving it a garden feel against the backdrop of Dubai's futuristic skyline.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Both whitefly nymphs and adults damage plants by sucking juices from new growth, causing stunted growth and yellowing foliage.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Long summer days give way to amazing fall foliage, followed by Christmas markets and ice hotels during the wintertime, and lovely island-hopping adventures in spring.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025
Groom indoor foliage to remove old leaves, faded flowers and declining portions.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
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Caroline Reid, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Both whitefly nymphs and adults damage plants by sucking juices from new growth, causing stunted growth and yellowing foliage.
—Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Long summer days give way to amazing fall foliage, followed by Christmas markets and ice hotels during the wintertime, and lovely island-hopping adventures in spring.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025
Groom indoor foliage to remove old leaves, faded flowers and declining portions.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Foliage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foliage. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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