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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
Lemon and mint are an unstoppable springtime duo in the South, and this sparkling punch is invigoratingly crisp.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
With springtime beauty comes the beast of hay fever.
—Hali Smith
march 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
Inspired by an Adidas aesthetic, this pair features sporty stripes, a Mary Jane hook-and-loop strap, and a lightweight build that’s perfect for springtime traipsing —with or without socks.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Over the course of its previous editions, Qumra has become an important springtime meeting for directors and producers from across the Middle East and North Africa, with the event also inviting a smattering of non-MENA grantees.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
With springtime beauty comes the beast of hay fever.
—Hali Smith
march 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026
Inspired by an Adidas aesthetic, this pair features sporty stripes, a Mary Jane hook-and-loop strap, and a lightweight build that’s perfect for springtime traipsing —with or without socks.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
Over the course of its previous editions, Qumra has become an important springtime meeting for directors and producers from across the Middle East and North Africa, with the event also inviting a smattering of non-MENA grantees.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springtime
Noun
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The silky blooms come in muted pinks, greens, and creams, while a sturdy twig-vine base keeps the arrangement secure.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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At higher elevations, blooms are forecast to emerge from around April to June.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Now, her childhood and family continues to fuel her writing titles that celebrate female empowerment, leadership, and heroes.—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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She is also set to release her memoir, with a title and release date yet to be announced, that chronicles her life, largely ignoring her time on ANTM, instead focusing on her childhood and her family, including her mother, who died in 2022.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2026
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Mixing in a slow-release fertilizer will improve leaf color and blooming.—
Kerry Michaels,
The Spruce,
9 Mar. 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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If the order were allowed to go into effect, hospitals that provided gender-affirming care for youth, such as Yale New Haven Hospital, could be blocked from taking any payments from Medicaid, which is often the largest payer in the system.—
Elijah Polance,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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According to prosecutors, from 1992 through 1995, Ruiz coached a youth boys baseball team in Baldwin Park and molested ninth and 10th graders on the team, prosecutors said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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