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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
Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 9 June 2026
However, pruning the right varieties in summer can lead to healthier plants and beautiful flowers.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Water and flowering trees make the place feel like an Old-World safari camp.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Noun
Each blue-toned flower is romantic and powerful.
—Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 9 June 2026
However, pruning the right varieties in summer can lead to healthier plants and beautiful flowers.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Verb
Oleander This pink-flowering shrub causes serious heart and gastrointestinal problems in cats and other animals.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Water and flowering trees make the place feel like an Old-World safari camp.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
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Chestnuts bloom in these graceful, long pine-tree shapes, which look like a symbol of something.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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There are squirrels and pheasants and purple rhododendrons in bloom.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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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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Diana was born into the British aristocracy before marrying Prince Charles.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The pair founded the company together in 2015; the row is a family squabble within the new AI aristocracy.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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In cream, triglycerides are packaged into globules or crystals.—
Rosemary Trout,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Coca-Cola has launched its Coca-Cola Cherry Float, which is designed to mimic the soda-and-cream experience, while PepsiCo offers a Dirty Mountain Dew Cream Soda.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Serena Williams made her anticipated return to professional tennis this week at London’s HSBC Championships with her longtime partner Nike outfitting her in head-to-toe pink for the occasion.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Bright, tropical shades feel right at home on vacation, while milky pinks, peaches, and creams offer a more subtle take for everyday wear.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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On top of that, Folarin Balogun, 24, became the first American player since 1930 to score multiple goals in a World Cup match.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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How Blue Light Blocking Contact Lenses Work Blue light filtering contacts use specialized materials built into the lens itself, not a coating added on top.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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“Flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flower. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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