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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The way the bougainvillea vines grew thick on our trellis, a crown of magenta flowers welcoming us home, held so much meaning within it.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The dry version is taut, floral and mineral, all apple and meadow flower over a saline core.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Noun
And quite adept at flower-arranging.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The way the bougainvillea vines grew thick on our trellis, a crown of magenta flowers welcoming us home, held so much meaning within it.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Verb
Rough handling of flowering tomato plants can impact the flowers, which in time may impact the fruit.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The dry version is taut, floral and mineral, all apple and meadow flower over a saline core.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
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Get into a routine of deadheading fading flowers regularly to keep the garden tidy and encourage more blooms from flowers like dahlias, marigolds, coneflowers, and roses.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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This happens especially in the hot summer months, when algae blooms are prevalent.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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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,
16 May 2026
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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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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Despite the sporadic flips between putting on offensive clinics and going silent, Nazar posted career bests of 15 goals, 26 assists and 41 points in 66 games.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Verb
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But overall, the economy blossomed in the mid to long term.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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That interaction blossomed into a global movement, led by Petrini, which champions eating locally, seasonally, and communally.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The pair founded the company together in 2015; the row is a family squabble within the new AI aristocracy.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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College football has always been an aristocracy, and most fans like it that way.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Twenty-five years ago, MIT Professor Yet-Ming Chiang bought a tube of glass-etching cream to turn clear glass blocks translucent.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Both pairs are predominantly white with soft suede accents in gray on the Apollo Gold makeup and cream on the Shadow Red style.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Some of the best plants for attracting and feeding hummingbirds are bee balm, salvia, coralbells, columbine, cardinal flower, coral honeysuckle, trumpet vine, and Indian pink.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Think softer citrus tones, cheerful corals, butter yellows, and vibrant pinks and greens—anything that feels particularly sunny or energetic.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
28 May 2026
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Hulst would start in a hilly stretch of Laguna Beach, charge up one hill, then run at the top to the next block, down that street, run another block and sprint up that street, repeating the process up and down 31 hills.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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First baseman Rafael Devers reached base three times with two hits and a walk, driving in a run in the top of the ninth with his first triple since July 28, 2024.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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