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
• posy
• floweret
• nosegay
• flowerette
• bouquet
• corsage
• garland
• wreath
• boutonniere
• lei
• arrangement
• spray

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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
• elect
• royalty
• priesthood
• society
• cream of the crop
• choice
• prime
• upper crust
• Hall of Fame
• pride
• quality
• crème de la crème
• A-list
• corps d'elite
• fat
• pick
• illuminati
• establishment
• upper class
• nobility
• top drawer
• caviare
• 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
• bourgeon
• effloresce
• leave
• bud
• blow
• burgeon
• open

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Examples of flower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

And for your door, make a custom wreath using garland and dried flowers. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024

Cannabis Wax Production, Types Waxes consist of cannabis plant material that’s leftover after being trimmed and sold as flower. —Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2024

Verb

That initial event would inspire other AIDS Walks to flower around the country, in cities such as New York, San Francisco, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, Milwaukee and Seattle. —Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024

The 708-acre property, 20 minutes from downtown, has terraces, gardens, a cabin, a creek, oaks, flowering meadows, and mountain views. —The Week Staff, theweek, 8 Oct. 2024