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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
  • Wait until mid-winter or early spring, then enjoy a new flush of blooms in April or May.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Salk scientists think longer, bigger roots could also absorb more nitrogen and other fertilizer runoff, which can cause algae blooms and lead to low-oxygen environments that kill marine life.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 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
Noun
  • 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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“Floruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floruit. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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