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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
Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
None of them had sent me flowers, or even a sympathy card.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The blossoms themselves, like every year, take center stage as thousands flock to (and around) the National Mall in Washington, for a chance to admire the beautiful and fragile flowers in person.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
According to Johnson, Pietro Talini found a deep love for selling flowers and other plants.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The surrounding ornamental designs of flowers and fruit include the arms of the Genoese Republic and the Custody of the Holy Land, the arm of the Franciscan order that shares guardianship of the Holy Sepulcher.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Spring has taken hold across Texas, with blooming flowers and budding trees signaling the season’s arrival — and giving families the perfect excuse to head out in search of scenic fields.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Fresh flowers burst explosively out of each cake, swinging jauntily over stacks of vanilla sponges and creamy frostings.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Ka'mardre Coleman remembered Students and family of Ka'mardre Coleman gathered in the high school's courtyard with flowers, balloons and candles.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
None of them had sent me flowers, or even a sympathy card.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The blossoms themselves, like every year, take center stage as thousands flock to (and around) the National Mall in Washington, for a chance to admire the beautiful and fragile flowers in person.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
According to Johnson, Pietro Talini found a deep love for selling flowers and other plants.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The surrounding ornamental designs of flowers and fruit include the arms of the Genoese Republic and the Custody of the Holy Land, the arm of the Franciscan order that shares guardianship of the Holy Sepulcher.
—Sarah Kozlowski, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Spring has taken hold across Texas, with blooming flowers and budding trees signaling the season’s arrival — and giving families the perfect excuse to head out in search of scenic fields.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Fresh flowers burst explosively out of each cake, swinging jauntily over stacks of vanilla sponges and creamy frostings.
—The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowers
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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
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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
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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
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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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Although it’s designed for very dry skin, the lotion still spreads easily and absorbs faster than many traditional eczema creams.—
Hana Hong,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Lightweight moisturizer Heavy creams are great for winter, but rising temperatures call for a lightweight moisturizer that won't feel heavy on hot, humid days.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Congratulations to the new members-elect.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Louis Koo enters the franchise in the 2017 thread as Chief Executive-elect Adrian Yip Shun-ting.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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The suit alleges reputational damage, impact on Disney relationships, and loss of royalties.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Morake alleges reputational damage, impact on Disney relationships and loss of royalties.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Flowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowers. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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