effloresces

Definition of efflorescesnext
present tense third-person singular of effloresce
as in flowers
to produce flowers created an artificial environment in which plants grew and effloresced regardless of season

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blooms
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  • Give the hydrangea blooms a generous coating of hairspray, spritzing a few inches away in order not to disturb or tear the individual petals.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • When Fritz competes on home soil, his tennis often blooms.
    Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Effloresces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effloresces. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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