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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
a springtime of entrepreneurship in the old Soviet bloc after the fall of the Iron Curtain
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as in childhood
the state or time of being a child
a man in the winter of his life reminiscing about his springtime and wondering where all the years went
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Recent Examples of springtime
Nature—and its subtlest micro-shifts—are the main protagonists, from the green humidity of summer, the sound of cicadas ringing thick in the air to the fiery blaze of autumn leaves (courtesy of approximately 3,000 Japanese maple trees) and the fresh cloud-like bursts of springtime sakura.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the sprigs of greenery bring in a springtime vibe, even in the coldest climates.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Ashe junipers and springtime pollinators put Dallas in the top 20 of allergy capitals in the United States, according to a 2025 report by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
Now, with a new low-top look on the horizon, the Goadome appears poised to carry into springtime and beyond.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, the sprigs of greenery bring in a springtime vibe, even in the coldest climates.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Ashe junipers and springtime pollinators put Dallas in the top 20 of allergy capitals in the United States, according to a 2025 report by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
Now, with a new low-top look on the horizon, the Goadome appears poised to carry into springtime and beyond.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springtime
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Woody plants that bloom on old wood should not be cut back in the fall.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Once the old blooms are removed, place the plant in a warm, bright location and water it regularly throughout the spring and summer.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 45-year-old's work at the CBS Evening News desk was even criticized by fellow TV personality Megyn Kelly, who relentlessly mocked Dokoupil for crying during a CBS News Miami clip that saw him being interviewed by a local broadcaster and subsequently crying over memories of his childhood.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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With her family business in high demand, Janet’s middle-class childhood provided her with a level of comfort and security never known to her parents or older siblings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Forcing dormancy for eight to 10 weeks in a cool, dry location prior to blooming is also essential.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Fertilizer These plants benefit from a gentle houseplant fertilizer during active growth or blooming.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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With Antetokounmpo sidelined, the Bucks could decide to pivot into more of a youth movement and let losses organically begin to pile up.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Stylistically in step with Tremain’s nostalgic tale, it’s rooted in the palpable pains of youth, while hovering slightly above the realities of everyday life like a cheeky fantasy.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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