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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
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Also made with hyaluronic acid, arnica flower extract, and inulin, the formula improves the skin’s hydration levels and floods it with antioxidant protection.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
When and How to Harvest Strawberries Strawberries are ready for harvest when fully ripe, usually four to six weeks after flowering.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Noun
Add flowers, shrubs, evergreens, and hedges to put the finishing touch on a cozy, intentional backyard space.
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Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Also made with hyaluronic acid, arnica flower extract, and inulin, the formula improves the skin’s hydration levels and floods it with antioxidant protection.
—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
Verb
Colder weather and frost exposure during the flowering phase can result in a season without any fruits.
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Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
When and How to Harvest Strawberries Strawberries are ready for harvest when fully ripe, usually four to six weeks after flowering.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
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Partnership goals are in full bloom under the Capricorn full moon.
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Trump has repeatedly claimed vandals were responsible for the algae, but the pool has been prone to algae blooms since it was built in 1922.
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These gorgeous hydrangeas feature robust stems, frequent blooming, and enduring flowers superior to other varieties.
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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.
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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.
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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.
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Watermelons grow best in planting hills that are 4 to 6 feet apart to give each melon optimum space to blossom.
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Johnson started all 40 games last season, blossoming into a breakout sophomore after a limited freshman year at Illinois, and capped his rise with a double‑double in the championship game.
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At last, Jones also thought, there was a chance to spotlight the dynamic between North Wales‘ working-class community and its aristocracy on the big screen, a corner of Britain’s social history that has long been sidelined.
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Meanwhile, its extensive aristocracy dominated its society and economy.
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Whole-wheat batter, sweet-cream butter, and local maple syrup make for the sweetest start to the day.
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At long last, a place to get Augustinus Bader creams and Westman Atelier contour sticks.
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There's nowhere else to be at sunset, reclined on a beanbag, cocktail in hand, as the Maldives' paint chart of bright blues morphs into a canvas of ambers, pinks, peaches, and golds.
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Swirls of black, neon pink, orange, white, and green come together in a bold, high-contrast design that captures the vibrant spirit of Pucci's defining prints.
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Tickets were still available for purchase on the X Games website as of early Friday evening, ranging from $19 single-day entry tickets to more than $400 premium tickets with access to the concerts on top of the X Games events.
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The top of the draft class is considered light on forwards and deep in defensemen.
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“Flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flower. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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