floruit

noun

ˈflȯr-(y)ə-wət How to pronounce floruit (audio)
Definition of floruitnext
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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  1. bloom
  2. blooming
  3. flower
Noun
  • Why Deadheading Will Help Next Year’s Roses Deadheading is the practice of removing dead blooms from your plant to encourage more growth.
    — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Warm and lush, earthy and bold, the scent has an ornate quality that’s more vase-of-roses-in-a-chinoiserie-sitting-room than dewy, garden-fresh bloom.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of bloom
Noun
  • For large, mature plants, dividing can also help support vigorous blooming, as overcrowding can negatively impact the plant’s ability to develop blooms.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 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
Noun
  • Shortly after returning to California, the Duchess of Sussex allegedly posted a photo of Harry and their two kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, carrying flowers to Diana’s grave.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Evokes an image of a colorful flower field filled with white, yellow, orange, and other vibrant flowers.
    — Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of flower
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“Floruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floruit. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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