florescence

noun

flȯ-ˈre-sᵊn(t)s How to pronounce florescence (audio)
Definition of florescencenext
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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  1. bloom
  2. blooming
Noun
  • Temperatures are at record highs, currents are shifting and stronger storms wash more pollutants into the water, including sewage and fertilizers, which can trigger huge algae blooms.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Like much of Florida and the entire Caribbean, Cancún experienced significant blooms throughout 2026.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of bloom
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  • Cutting back is done in mid-summer when foliage looks ragged and blooming slows to increase plant vigor, control height, and encourage a second flush of blooms.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Once blooms fade, seeds eventually begin to form, the plant becomes leggy, and blooming slows.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of blooming
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“Florescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florescence. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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