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as in blossoms
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
the skiing season is usually in full flower by Christmas
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
without exception, the flower of this year's graduating class will be going to prestigious colleges
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as in leaves
to produce flowers
the plant will keep flowering if you water it and regularly cut off the dead blossoms
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Recent Examples of flowers
Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
And with flowers like impatiens and primrose, your shady spaces can bloom with color from spring through frost.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Participants will learn about spring flowers such as bluebells and mayapples and get identification tips.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Vivier takes complete charge of the wine, while Taylor brings flowers and dessert.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Pierce’s regular seat in the Grand Casino Arena press box was decorated with a bouquet of flowers and a framed photo of Pierce taken at the arena just a few weeks ago.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
The flowers — used as a garnish or tossed into soups or salads — nod with indisputable charm.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Buying artificial or natural flowers that are in season is a great way to create a sophisticated environment for your event.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Garnish with flowers and herbs.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
Bouquets of flowers piled up there throughout the vigil.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
And with flowers like impatiens and primrose, your shady spaces can bloom with color from spring through frost.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Participants will learn about spring flowers such as bluebells and mayapples and get identification tips.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Vivier takes complete charge of the wine, while Taylor brings flowers and dessert.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Pierce’s regular seat in the Grand Casino Arena press box was decorated with a bouquet of flowers and a framed photo of Pierce taken at the arena just a few weeks ago.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
The flowers — used as a garnish or tossed into soups or salads — nod with indisputable charm.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Buying artificial or natural flowers that are in season is a great way to create a sophisticated environment for your event.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Garnish with flowers and herbs.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowers
Noun
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Visitors can also see recent photos to help identify the blooms.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Stop by the hummingbird garden, where 14 species of petite, fairylike birds dart from plant to plant, sipping nectar from native blooms.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But Pickens wants a long-term deal, and 2025 brought lots of career-bests for him in a contract year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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All these people in their Sunday best.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The first season is set in Texas from 1993 to 1995 and follows a socially awkward teen girl (Chiara Aurelia) who suddenly blossoms and rises in the social ranks after a popular classmate (Olivia Holt) disappears.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their love blossoms juts as the first Sharknado comes out of the ocean.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
14 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As for the best beauty looks of the night, the defining makeup trend was soft, muted lips in pretty pinks.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2026
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Think vibrant blues, retro greens, bubblegum pinks, and sunset oranges.—
Jenna Curcio,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The cocktails were made out of 50 milliliter bottles of Absolut-brand vodka with gray cloth stuffed into the tops.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Manchester City was tops among EPL clubs for 2024-25 commercial revenue at $452 million.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Topical products like creams, lotions and balms can still be sold as well, along with non-intoxicating CBD products that fall within the legal threshold.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Even the color story feels boldly French, with creams, punchy reds, and lively blues setting the tone.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Leefbaar Rotterdam, Reichman’s political party, has sought to distance itself from the council member-elect.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
30 Mar. 2026
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Congratulations to the new members-elect.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Mayfield maintained that Trump isn’t going to charge the airport for royalties or any fees to use the name.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Additional consequences may include track or catalog removal, withholding of royalties, account suspension, and loss of eligibility for future platform promotions.—
Kyle Eustice,
VIBE.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Flowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowers. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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