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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
Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The hotel was still, one of those colonial donjons lush with tropical flowers, a fountain, and gardens.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
His art features flowering trees, patterned interiors, and fabrics that pop.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The mural featured marigold flowers, which are significant in Mexican culture and tied to the Day of the Dead, and hummingbirds, which are an Aztec symbol that honors fallen warriors, Pérez said.
—Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The hotel was still, one of those colonial donjons lush with tropical flowers, a fountain, and gardens.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
Animals like squirrels, chipmunks, and deer often thwart gardeners' efforts by digging up or eating flowering bulbs.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Oct. 2025
His art features flowering trees, patterned interiors, and fabrics that pop.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
Noun
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Monochromatic Raven loves to stick to a simple, serene palette by combining a variety of white tulips with different bloom times.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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Aphids and whiteflies will stay away when nasturtiums are present, while ladybugs will flock to them—and ladybugs will take care of any of the pests that make it past these blooms.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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In Möbius strip fashion, Gein grows obsessed with crime — and the toxic blooming of his obsession into murder goes on to enthrall the world.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Division also promotes heavier blooming.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Long stretches of The Paseo, Broadway Boulevard and Ward Parkway will close as racers aim to set personal bests, so plan accordingly.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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This was baseball at its October best.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The future depth chart blossomed when Roseman selected Mitchell and DeJean in the first two rounds of the 2024 draft.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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True to her word, the young woman visited Carol soon after for tea, and a friendship blossomed.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Neither have confirmed the collaboration at the time of going to print, but fans are already buzzing about the pairing of K-pop royalty and British pop aristocracy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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The entire film plays out over one long party at an English estate, where the stuffy, traditional English aristocracy collide with Hedda’s bohemian artist friends.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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Tamera Mowry is seasonally dressed in a cream jacket paired with a brown mini skirt and knee boots while stepping out of her hotel in New York.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Stir in cream, fontina cheese, and Parmesan until melted and smooth.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The sun ducks down and sets Conejo Mountain against warm pinks and purples, transforming the ridgeline into an epic silhouette.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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As will garden pinks, the next most cold-hardy annuals.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Oct. 2025
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Each of these three teams rank top 10 in the NFL in terms of offensive yards per game.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Her blue satin bra was on full display underneath the top, giving the outfit a sultry spin.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flower. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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