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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
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Dielz’s encyclopedia of flowers contains illustrations of and factoids, poems, and myths about flowers.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Allow some of your garlic to flower and plant near tomatoes to help keep squirrels away.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
This material adds beautiful contrast to the color from flowers and greenery while also providing a strong border that keeps you small garden weed-free.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Dielz’s encyclopedia of flowers contains illustrations of and factoids, poems, and myths about flowers.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
Some people lamented on social media the empty spaces around a pond that used to be seamlessly encircled by flowering pink blossoms.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Allow some of your garlic to flower and plant near tomatoes to help keep squirrels away.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
Noun
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May 21 – June 20 When structure meets imagination, conversations bloom.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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Keeping it rolling and chanting and showing off — a culture in full bloom, too pretty, too rooted to fade … just yet.—
Nichole Marks,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Pink Moon's name comes from the blooming of a wildflower called ground phlox.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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The name comes from seasonal traditions, particularly the blooming of a North American wildflower known as creeping phlox, or moss pink, which flowers at this time of year.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Brzustewicz led all Knights in scoring with 54 points in 59 games this season on the strength of three-year bests in goals (19) and assists (35).—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Check out three of our most popular collections from our Better Homes & Gardens line at Walmart (Brookbury, Ezra, and Marlow) to see which pieces and styles might match your aesthetic best.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
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Reaves has blossomed into an elite NBA scorer and remained a vital offensive option alongside Doncic and LeBron James this season during the Lakers' run to the Pacific Division title.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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When his longtime friend, Tom O'Donnell, called to check in, a romance blossomed — and Alexander and O'Donnell began dating.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For example, they might be classified by the number of rulers, thus distinguishing government by one (as in a monarchy or a tyranny) from government by the few (in an aristocracy or oligarchy) and from government by the many (as in a democracy).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Marquess of Hartington and a member of the British aristocracy.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Except for that god**** La Mer cream.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gently push into cream with small offset spatula.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bright pinks and blues are typical for baby showers, but white, gold and lavender will help keep the party classy.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Shades such as soft pinks, delicate beiges, translucent mauves, and classic reds are safe bets for a sophisticated and contemporary manicure without looking too bold.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Giants scored a run in the bottom of the eighth on a bloop single by Arraez, but the Mets scored two runs off left-hander Erik Miller in the top of the ninth to put the game away.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the moment that deeply moved his former manager came in the top of the first, as the veteran shortstop readied himself for his first at-bat at Fenway as a visiting player.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flower. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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