as in vegetation
green leaves or plants
a fascination with the lush flora of the South
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Recent Examples of flora
Meals are hyper-locally sourced, in part from the garden out back tended by the head of grounds—who also doubles as the yoga instructor—and serve as an education to the flora and fauna of the desert.
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Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Guests can also observe the flora and fauna of the area, including many species unique to the Southern border region.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Finish the weekend with some fresh air and flora at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens on the near east side of town.
—Peter Cameron, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
But unleash the foley artists (sound designers), and the flora's dripping slime and ominous pulsing are infinitely more threatening, as a soldier learns to fatal cost later in the season.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Guests can also observe the flora and fauna of the area, including many species unique to the Southern border region.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Finish the weekend with some fresh air and flora at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens on the near east side of town.
—Peter Cameron, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
But unleash the foley artists (sound designers), and the flora's dripping slime and ominous pulsing are infinitely more threatening, as a soldier learns to fatal cost later in the season.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flora
Noun
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Mayor Vi Lyles told dozens of environmental advocates at a City Council meeting on Monday that the city would act on a change the activists have been pushing for months to exempt naturalistic gardens from vegetation height restrictions.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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Prescribed fires help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Dry conditions and crisp temperatures are expected this weekend throughout the state, ushering in ideal conditions for fall foliage.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The faux foliage is extra sturdy, with an IP65 waterproof rating that stands up to rain, wind, and even snow.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Flora.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flora. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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