as in flowered
to produce flowers
created an artificial environment in which plants grew and effloresced regardless of season
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One of the most common questions among orchid owners is what to do after the plant has flowered.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026 -
The Met show opens in the eighteen-eighties, when naturalism flowered in Parisian art schools.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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Raines spoke to the Lutzenkirchen family the day of the tragedy and began a friendship that has now bloomed into an effort to continue these safe driving summits.—
Doug Turnbull for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution,
AJC.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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The celebration bloomed into a nonprofit with support from Thomas’ family and community.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Feb. 2026
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The brainchild of horticulturist King Braswell and Chicken Salad Chick founder Stacy Brown, the campus has blossomed into one of the state’s most special dining destinations.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Wilson has blossomed after severing ties with her father, recently embarking on a modeling career.—
Kahina Sekkaï,
Vanity Fair,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Effloresced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effloresced. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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