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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
Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
For gardens, covering vulnerable plants with lightweight netting may help protect leaves and flowers from feeding damage.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Wait to prune until the end of summer so your thyme has a chance to flower.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
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Noun
The drums and shaker keep their mechanized pace, but the electronics constantly brighten and fade like flowers blooming in time lapse.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
For gardens, covering vulnerable plants with lightweight netting may help protect leaves and flowers from feeding damage.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Verb
Deadheading spent flowers redirects energy to new blooms, ensuring a second or even third flowering cycle.
—Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
Wait to prune until the end of summer so your thyme has a chance to flower.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
Noun
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As the trees bloom, Sophie Hortman remembers a family inside joke.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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This native perennial is a favorite for its daisy-like blooms, low-maintenance nature, and hardiness.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
Noun
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How to Care for Container Roses Roses need adequate sunlight, well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and regular fertilization to encourage growth and healthy annual blooming.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Gardenias require four to six hours of sun for optimal blooming.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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The most productive game of his career came in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with personal bests of 157 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Completed in 2018, the Queen’s Window depicts a landscape of blossoming hawthorn trees in hues of blue, green, yellow, orange, pink and red.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Welcome to the start of the 2026 offseason for all intents and purposes, when chatter begins at a murmur before blossoming into a crescendo.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Few figures of the 20th century generated as much scrutiny—or controversy—from the press and the European aristocracy as Wallis Simpson.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
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Diana was born into the British aristocracy before marrying Prince Charles.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The streamlined silhouette and monochromatic cream palette create a clean, elevated look that feels equally appropriate for sightseeing, lunch reservations, and evenings out.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Shoppers are gravitating toward scents that double as emotional rituals, whether that means a warm vanilla, a sweet caramel or a fruit-and-cream gourmand that pulls double duty as a comfort scent.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Samplize's 2026 color palette includes creamy neutrals, soft greens, dusty pinks, and warm grays.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Offering vibrant shades of blues, purples, and pinks, this plant makes a statement in every garden—and not just because of its looks.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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In only the first minute of this match Morocco has scored after Ismael Saibari found space behind the Scottish defense and sent the ball into the top of the net.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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In the top of the first inning, Rangers catcher Elias Diaz pointed at first base thinking there would be a first-base umpire, when the umpire was in the middle of the diamond.—
Cal Phillips
June 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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“Flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flower. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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