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as in blooming
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
the skiing season is usually in full flower by Christmas
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
without exception, the flower of this year's graduating class will be going to prestigious colleges
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Recent Examples of flower
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Also made with hyaluronic acid, arnica flower extract, and inulin, the formula improves the skin’s hydration levels and floods it with antioxidant protection.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
When and How to Harvest Strawberries Strawberries are ready for harvest when fully ripe, usually four to six weeks after flowering.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Add flowers, shrubs, evergreens, and hedges to put the finishing touch on a cozy, intentional backyard space.
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Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Also made with hyaluronic acid, arnica flower extract, and inulin, the formula improves the skin’s hydration levels and floods it with antioxidant protection.
—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Verb
Colder weather and frost exposure during the flowering phase can result in a season without any fruits.
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Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
When and How to Harvest Strawberries Strawberries are ready for harvest when fully ripe, usually four to six weeks after flowering.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
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The recent algae bloom in the National Mall's Reflecting Pool highlights a common issue with these diverse, photosynthetic organisms.
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Many varieties thrive in the South, offering blooms in spring or summer heat.
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How to Care for Container Roses Roses need adequate sunlight, well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and regular fertilization to encourage growth and healthy annual blooming.
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Gardenias require four to six hours of sun for optimal blooming.
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The most productive game of his career came in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with personal bests of 157 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions.
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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.
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Where to eat Vaudin says that the island’s food scene, once dominated by tourist traps, has slowly blossomed.
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Past the saloon doors, visitors will find a mechanical bull, a dog park and an array of blossoming flowers and towering greenery available for purchase before catching a glimpse of stretching farmland.
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Then, as things started to change politically in England, there was the beginning of that feeling of an uprising by the serfs against the aristocracy and the landowners, and this cultural hero rocking the boat and stealing from the rich to give to the poor started to be birthed.
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The Order used to be limited to the aristocracy, but members are now selected from a variety of backgrounds in celebration of their public service, with both men and women welcomed.
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Whole-wheat batter, sweet-cream butter, and local maple syrup make for the sweetest start to the day.
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At long last, a place to get Augustinus Bader creams and Westman Atelier contour sticks.
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The iconic pink Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will also be making two stops in the Chicago suburbs this summer, with the first stop scheduled this weekend.
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Pick up a few shades, from barely-there neutrals or bold reds and pinks.
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Tickets were still available for purchase on the X Games website as of early Friday evening, ranging from $19 single-day entry tickets to more than $400 premium tickets with access to the concerts on top of the X Games events.
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The top of the draft class is considered light on forwards and deep in defensemen.
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“Flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flower. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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