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

Osterling also noted that some flowers and plants can be toxic to pets. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

There will be the opportunities to understand how flowers bring energy into our life and actually do some hands-on flower arranging. — Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Verb

Lobbies, courtyards, guest rooms, and external façades are filled with flowering vines and built with natural materials that make the surrounding valley feel ever-present. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Consider planting flowering perennials alongside sedges and grasses, and incorporating shrubs and small trees, if space allows. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026