efflorescing

verb

present participle of effloresce
as in blooming
to produce flowers created an artificial environment in which plants grew and effloresced regardless of season

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  1. blooming
  2. flowering
  3. blossoming
Verb
  • For a blooming vine, try the bleeding heart vine, Clerodendrum thomsoniae, with its white and red flowers.
    — Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Riverkeeper Foundation has been working to keep spider lilies blooming in the Catawba River.
    — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of blooming
Verb
  • From flowering to evergreen, these hardy shrubs deliver seasonal interest and texture—without demanding constant care.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026
  • Reblooming varieties need extra fertilizer and consistent watering to support multiple flowering cycles.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 28 July 2026
Definition of flowering
Verb
  • Some rookies — Christian Wilkins, Robert Hunt and Patrick Paul — benefitted from slow cooking, blossoming in time.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • And like 2025, the A’s find themselves well outside the playoff picture despite entering the season with the expectations to contend for the postseason with their talented roster littered with blossoming and accomplished sluggers.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of blossoming
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“Efflorescing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/efflorescing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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