FLORUITS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

floruits

noun

plural of floruit

as in blooms

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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blooms

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Expect dim conditions to fade leaf patterns and limit blooms or new plantlets.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Oct. 2026
El Niño could be a significant contributor to the growth of harmful algal blooms, according to a 2022 study published in Nature Communications Earth and Environment.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2026

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