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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
Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Add a fun and summer-y twist to your Independence Day manicure with red, white, and blue flowers, cherries, and polka dots.
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Afia Asamoah,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
The sheep graze down grasses and plant material, clearing space for native flowering species to thrive while naturally fertilizing the land in the process.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Noun
Choose Low-Water Plants In lieu of flowers, Wood relied on the intriguing foliage of various low-water plants to provide interest throughout the yard.
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Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Add a fun and summer-y twist to your Independence Day manicure with red, white, and blue flowers, cherries, and polka dots.
—
Afia Asamoah,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
Verb
Beans stop flowering when daytime temperatures exceed 85°F, so select heat-resistant bean varieties like ‘Rattlesnake’ pole beans and ‘Jade' green beans.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
The sheep graze down grasses and plant material, clearing space for native flowering species to thrive while naturally fertilizing the land in the process.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
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Partnership goals are in full bloom under the Capricorn full moon.
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Trump has repeatedly claimed vandals were responsible for the algae, but the pool has been prone to algae blooms since it was built in 1922.
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These gorgeous hydrangeas feature robust stems, frequent blooming, and enduring flowers superior to other varieties.
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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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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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Watermelons grow best in planting hills that are 4 to 6 feet apart to give each melon optimum space to blossom.
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Johnson started all 40 games last season, blossoming into a breakout sophomore after a limited freshman year at Illinois, and capped his rise with a double‑double in the championship game.
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At last, Jones also thought, there was a chance to spotlight the dynamic between North Wales‘ working-class community and its aristocracy on the big screen, a corner of Britain’s social history that has long been sidelined.
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Meanwhile, its extensive aristocracy dominated its society and economy.
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The celebration included dual Zac Posen custom designs – DeGeneres in a cream vest and slacks, de Rossi in a tuxedo halter top and baby pink tulle skirt – plus an all-vegan menu, and it was officiated by self-help author and friend Wayne Dyer.
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Seashells, pearls, and gold chrome look surprisingly subdued, thanks to shades of cream and white.
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There's nowhere else to be at sunset, reclined on a beanbag, cocktail in hand, as the Maldives' paint chart of bright blues morphs into a canvas of ambers, pinks, peaches, and golds.
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Swirls of black, neon pink, orange, white, and green come together in a bold, high-contrast design that captures the vibrant spirit of Pucci's defining prints.
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The matter was not on the city’s agenda but was brought on as a walk-on item at the top of the meeting.
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On the subsequent rebound, the ball found Kovačić at the top of the box, but his right-footed volley was barely deflected over the net by Diogo Costa.
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“Flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flower. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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