FLORUIT Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

floruit

noun

ˈflȯr-(y)ə-wət

Definition of floruit

as in bloom

a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement the floruit of Greek art and literature in the fifth century b.c.

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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

Noun

Stop deadheading as shorter days and cooler temperatures slow plant growth and blooming.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of blooming

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During our time there, we were treated to a three-course chef’s tasting menu that was a paean to the summer; think a profusion of tomatoes, stone fruit, local soft cheeses, and edible flowers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Bryan gets attacked by a dog, who pokes its head through a barn wall…and then the dog’s face splits apart like a flower, with tentacles shooting out.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

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