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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
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
What the Research Shows While the research study on No Mow May was retracted, Shepherd notes that several other studies have underscored the value of lawn flowers in supporting a high diversity of bees.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Keerti Gopal, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Glass vases with metallic finishes of unnatural blue, green and gold are drowned in palm leaf motifs, ready to be flowered.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
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Noun
But moss phlox is a lower growing alternative that stretches from 1 to 2-feet wide and yields equally eye-catching flowers that carpet gardens with color in early spring.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
What the Research Shows While the research study on No Mow May was retracted, Shepherd notes that several other studies have underscored the value of lawn flowers in supporting a high diversity of bees.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Verb
As climate change delays the first winter frosts across much of North America, summer ragweed also keeps flowering longer, extending the latter part of pollen season into the fall, said David Wees, a faculty lecturer in horticulture at McGill University in Montreal.
—Keerti Gopal, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Glass vases with metallic finishes of unnatural blue, green and gold are drowned in palm leaf motifs, ready to be flowered.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
Noun
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Prune after the spring bloom and enjoy a rebloom later in the summer.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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When to Fertilize The best time to fertilize fruit trees is early spring, between the moment buds first begin to swell and full bloom.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Gardenias require four to six hours of sun for optimal blooming.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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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.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 2026
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Patrick Dempsey and Michael Imperioli don their red-carpet-best at the FOX Upfront Red Carpet on May 11 in New York City.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Graham polled next-best with 43% favorability among Democrats and 22% among independents, and with 14% of Democrats and 25% of independents viewing him unfavorably.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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Rodgers and McCarthy spent 13 years together in Green Bay, where Rodgers blossomed into one of the game’s biggest stars after becoming the starting quarterback in 2008.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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By putting phones aside, moments are more meaningful, and spontaneous conversations can blossom into lasting friendships.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Breyer is married to Joanna Freda Hare, a psychologist and member of the British aristocracy.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The lower classes and the clergy had always hated the Castilians, and the Portuguese aristocracy and the commercial classes—previously content with the patronage and the economic opportunities that the union with Spain had provided—had become dissatisfied during the preceding 20 years.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Before this, in the mid 20th century, a standard cut of meat at mealtimes was a pork loin or beef steak, smothered in cream sauce.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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The latest batch of fragrances capture the very essence of the sun itself — in forms from sprays and spritzes, to creams and lotions.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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Nearby, a breakfast nook mixes eras and textures effortlessly, with 1960s chairs featuring Lucite arms paired with a palette of browns and soft pinks that allows stripes, florals, and geometrics to mingle with ease.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2026
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Style it with bright white sheets for a crisp color scheme, or pair it with a soft pink to accent the blooming pattern with a summery look.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Additional images showed an unknown number of snakes curled on top of one another inside a large crate that was placed in the back of an officer’s vehicle.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flower. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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