florets

Definition of floretsnext
plural of floret

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for florets
Noun
  • Wilting leaves that blacken or curl and buds that suddenly drop indicate temps that are too cold for the orchid.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
  • But keep in mind blueberry bushes need a certain number of chilling hours after picking to prevent the buds from breaking dormancy prematurely, preventing freezing injury to the blueberry shrubs, Langelo says.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Amid all the beauty of Tokyo, one of the enduring memories had nothing to do with cherry blossoms or the architecture.
    Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
  • But the beauty of figure skating blossoms from its brutality.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Forsythia Bursting forth in sprays of yellow blooms while everything else is still brown and dormant, forsythia provides a splash of color when the daffodils are starting to bloom.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Once the old blooms are removed, place the plant in a warm, bright location and water it regularly throughout the spring and summer.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Florets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florets. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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