as in foliage
green leaves or plants the local vegetation is flourishing as a result of the recent rains

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Recent Examples of vegetation On June 23 the ESA released the mission’s first images, which showcase its unique capability to peer through dense vegetation to study our planet’s forests and other ecosystems as never before. Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 1 July 2025 Changes in snow cover, vegetation, and prey populations – particularly ptarmigan – can ripple through the food chain and affect gyrfalcon breeding success. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025 Sheep grazing under solar panels help manage vegetation, fertilize the ground naturally, and allow the earth to recover and build nutrients. Nathaniel Trojanoski, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025 Rafts of vegetation often include entire trees, sometimes with fruit on them. Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for vegetation
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Noun
  • Then step outside: the shower is surrounded by lush foliage.
    Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Her top tips include planting nectar-rich annuals like lantanas and zinnias, using lightweight potting soil, feeding plants with long-lasting fertilizer, and mixing blooms with eye-catching foliage.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
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  • The University of Florida advises gardeners to take proactive steps to protect their flora, especially from hungry iguanas.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • The island is volcanic in origin, with rugged terrain and a dry subtropical climate that supports unique flora and fauna found nowhere else on Earth.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025

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“Vegetation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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