Definition of vegetationnext
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 Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026 Funded through the Trust for the National Mall, the installation will support the existing colonies in pollinating the nearby White House Kitchen Garden, Flower Cutting Garden and vegetation on the National Mall. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Around 600 goats are grazing the Arroyo Seco, helping to reduce fire-prone vegetation across 100 acres in Pasadena's natural parkland. Julie Sharp, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 Bone-dry vegetation is already feeding at least 20 large fires across the region as of Wednesday, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vegetation
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Noun
  • This striking deciduous tree is recognized for its unique alligator bark, vibrant autumn foliage, and late-season sweet fruit.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Dark Opal) is the most ornamental of all herbs with pink or purple flowers against a background of dark foliage.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
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  • The latter has a full-service spa, where visitors can experience seasonal services utilizing the area’s flora, including an herbal massage featuring lemongrass, rosemary, basil and marjoram, designed by the spa’s in-house herbalist, or a strawberry rhubarb body polish & hydrating massage.
    Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The animal and botanical attraction opened in 1936, featuring the natural flora and fauna of Florida with help from a few international tropical species.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Vegetation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vegetation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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