Synonyms of flower

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noun

ˈflau̇(-ə)r 

1

as in bloom

the usually showy plant part that produces seeds

flowers are always a thoughtful gift

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bloom
• blossom
• bud
• floret
• floweret
• nosegay
• bouquet
• corsage
• garland
• posy
• wreath
• lei
• arrangement
• spray
• boutonniere

2

as in blooming

a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement

the skiing season is usually in full flower by Christmas

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bloom
• blooming
• blossom
• prime
• flowering
• springtime
• revival
• heyday
• florescence
• flush
• salad days
• pinnacle
• blossoming
• autumn
• floruit
• high noon
• zenith
• summit
• peak
• efflorescence
• apex
• meridian
• golden age
• grandeur
• climax
• glory
• Indian summer
• recovery
• splendor
• acme
• silver age
• belle epoque
• comeback

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decay
• decline
• downfall
• bottom
• wilting
• nadir
• withering
• shriveling

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• best
• aristocracy
• cream
• pink
• top
• elite
• royalty
• elect
• priesthood
• cream of the crop
• society
• upper crust
• choice
• prime
• Hall of Fame
• pride
• quality
• crème de la crème
• A-list
• corps d'elite
• fat
• pick
• illuminati
• establishment
• upper class
• nobility
• top drawer
• gentry
• caviar
• who's who

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• masses
• millions
• multitude
• rank and file
• mob
• herd
• commoners
• unwashed
• hoi polloi

flower

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verb

as in to bloom

to produce flowers

the plant will keep flowering if you water it and regularly cut off the dead blossoms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bloom
• blossom
• leaf
• unfold
• effloresce
• bud
• leave
• blow
• burgeon
• open

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wilt
• fade
• wither
• die
• dry up
• drop
• shrivel
• perish
• expire

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flower

Noun

In place of flowers or another traditional funeral offering, my branch of the family would like to start a fund for the children’s future. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

Houstonians saw Lorenzo’s death as an attack on their community; his memorial was filled with flowers, votive candles, notes of solidarity, and balloons. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026

Verb

In Areas with Salt Runoff Lining a driveway or a walkway with flowering bulbs is pretty but not a suitable place if there is a chance that the planting area might get runoff from road salt and other de-icing agents. — Nadia Hassani, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2026

As for the blooming, poinsettias’ growing tips produce a flowering hormone that is destroyed by light. — Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026