FLOWER Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈflau̇(-ə)r

Definition of flower

as in bloom

the usually showy plant part that produces seeds flowers are always a thoughtful gift

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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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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

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Recent Examples of flower

Noun

The yellow Andjedji flowers that bloom around the same time tell us Kumoken (freshwater crocodiles) are laying eggs on the sandy creek banks. — Liam Freeman, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026 First, look for one to two types of greenery with different textures and three to four types of flowers in your color palette. — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 11 Nov. 2026

Verb

If your tree is flowering indoors, use a small paintbrush to transfer pollen between flowers. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2026 There’s joy, there’s music, there’s magically regenerating food, trees that flower and fruit at the same time, piles of treasure, crystals that rain from the sky, everlasting happiness and health. — Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flower

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower

Noun

This is the best time to remove dead blooms and gently shape the shrub by trimming its branches.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
Consider taking out a few roses in dense beds to make way for a steppingstone path through the blooms.

— Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of bloom

Noun

To ensure continuous blooming, violets also need to grow in a fertile medium.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2026
Additional Tips for Timely Blooms While simulating long nights is crucial for ensuring prompt blooming, taking good care of your cactus year-round is just as important.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of blooming

Noun

Nichols won Best Director at the 1968 Oscars for his work, and the film is consistently named on the list of bests on the American Film Institute’s various lists.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026
Lamb had 189 yards receiving on career bests of 21 targets and 17 catches.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of best

Verb

The testimony reflected how quickly sports-betting possibilities have blossomed in recent years.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
As the company blossomed, Sandy was able to quit her job as a Medicaid specialist and become a full-time employee, documenting their travels with videos and photographs and assisting with social media.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of blossom

Noun

There’s a luminous series of royal blue engravings presented with ornate flourishes, recalling styles favored by the French aristocracy.

— Elisa Turner, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Antón Martín neighborhood, Golden Mile Apartment Madrid’s Salamanca district, where this home is located, was designed in the 19th century as a residential area for aristocracy and the like.

— Katie Silcox, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of aristocracy

Noun

The corn loaf is rich yet sweet and salty, topped with a vanilla bean mascarpone cream, salty corn caramel and a charred chunk of corn off the cob (a must-try).

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 2026
For the New York City event, Grande pulled her new short locks back into a sleek ponytail, accessorizing with a cream ribbon bow.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of cream

Noun

Red has become a fashion neutral on everything from crewnecks to sexy dresses; bubble-gum pink was the go-to color for button-ups, while chartreuse added a savory accent to knits and wovens.

— Irene Kim, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
The geological wonder combines pinks, oranges and reds to create its own natural artwork.

— Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of pink

Noun

To prevent the seed heads from reseeding, do a preliminary light prune by trimming off the tops in fall, then cut the clumps back fully in spring.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
Detroit had tarps affixed to the top of its benches to protect players from the sun, a move not usually undertaken by visiting teams in November.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

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