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noun

ˈflau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce flower (audio)
Definition of flowernext
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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
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 See All Example Sentences for flower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
  1. bloom
  2. blooming
  3. best
  4. blossom
  5. aristocracy
  6. cream
  7. pink
  8. top
Noun
  • Expect dim conditions to fade leaf patterns and limit blooms or new plantlets.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Oct. 2026
  • El Niño could be a significant contributor to the growth of harmful algal blooms, according to a 2022 study published in Nature Communications Earth and Environment.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 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
  • When blooming slows in the fall, cut back the whole plant to the new basal growth to keep it healthy for spring.
    — Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of blooming
Noun
  • Lamb had 189 yards receiving on career bests of 21 targets and 17 catches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Pugh’s performance is a master class in physicality and flair, one of her career bests.
    — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of best
Verb
  • 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
  • Like an unassuming plant from outer space, Little Shop of Horrors had humble beginnings—but managed to blossom at a surprising rate.
    — Andrew Buss, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of blossom
Noun
  • Advertisement The revolution still to come At the heart of the French Revolution of 1789 was the abolition of the privileges of the aristocracy and clergy.
    — Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Of course, one entertainer who isn’t in that category would seem to be a natural fit for Arrowhead — the one who has married into Kansas City’s aristocracy.
    — Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of aristocracy
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  • This high-tech cream harnesses the flower extract to firm and plump the skin while boosting its radiance.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Found in serums and creams, these copper-containing compounds commonly promise smoother, more youthful-looking skin.
    — Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of cream
Noun
  • Caitlin Fowlkes, who represents 21-year-old Desmond Carter, used Brooks’ full name in a court filing attached to her July motion seeking to ban trial spectators from wearing pink.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • This included a soft pink, nearly neutral shade of lipstick with a tint similar to hues found throughout her dress.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of pink
Noun
  • In true dump cake style, add all ingredients to create a pumpkin filling and top with boxed yellow cake mix and butter to create a warm, satisfying dessert that’s perfect for holidays and weeknights.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike most eVTOLs, which use propellers, the Roadster utilized compressed air jets to leap over other cars and propel from the top of a ramp six or seven stories high during its product reveal earlier this month.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
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