as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
the florescence of Mayan art in the seventh century a.d.
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Noun
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Monochromatic Raven loves to stick to a simple, serene palette by combining a variety of white tulips with different bloom times.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025 -
Aphids and whiteflies will stay away when nasturtiums are present, while ladybugs will flock to them—and ladybugs will take care of any of the pests that make it past these blooms.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Möbius strip fashion, Gein grows obsessed with crime — and the toxic blooming of his obsession into murder goes on to enthrall the world.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Division also promotes heavier blooming.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Take hydrangeas, a happy flower millions of years old that grows well in soil but wilts quickly when cut.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
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Theetge said police arrested a 17-year-old male who buried a gun inside a flower box nearby.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Florescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florescence. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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