FLOWER Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈflau̇(-ə)r

Definition of flower

as in bloom

the usually showy plant part that produces seeds flowers are always a thoughtful gift

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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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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

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Recent Examples of flower

Noun

However, excess nitrogen can also cause crepe myrtles to produce lots of leaves and minimal flowers. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026 At the end of the ceremony, mourners approached Yarovenko’s casket one by one, laying white flowers beside her. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Verb

From flowering to evergreen, these hardy shrubs deliver seasonal interest and texture—without demanding constant care. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026 For herbs beginning to flower, Akovic recommends harvesting and preserving leaves by drying or freezing them before deciding whether to let plants bloom for pollinators or cut them back for another flush of growth. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flower

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower

Noun

Maintenance crews have since repeatedly battled with algae blooms that have turned the pool’s water green, with the landmark being drained at least three times by July 10.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The project to give the pool a facelift to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday began in April, but has been beset by difficulties after it became plagued by an algae bloom and the pool’s new blue lining began to peel.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of bloom

Noun

For large, mature plants, dividing can also help support vigorous blooming, as overcrowding can negatively impact the plant’s ability to develop blooms.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Once blooms fade, seeds eventually begin to form, the plant becomes leggy, and blooming slows.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Definition of blooming

Noun

His hitting metrics are all career bests, and he’s headed for his fourth consecutive season of 20-plus homers.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Atwell, the 26-year-old five-year veteran, has modest career bests of 67 receptions (2023), 562 yards (2024), and three touchdowns (2023).

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Definition of best

Verb

In fact, its a concoction of 12 notes, created by master perfumer and fragrance expert Jérôme Epinette, capturing a range of blossoming flowers, jammy fruits, earthy woods, and more.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Stepping outside of the episodic nature of the show, these two episodes hone in on a subplot that’s been blossoming since the series opener.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of blossom

Noun

The latter category, anticipating biomimicry, is well represented by the automata that captivated the aristocracy in the following century.

— Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
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.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026

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Bhatty says that liquid formulations are the easiest to work with, but cream blush isn’t entirely out of the question.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Pretty early on Europeans became obsessed with skin whitening creams—again, problematic—many of which contained really, really harmful ingredients, also problematic, like lead and mercury.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of cream

Noun

Custom mats and tiles of greens, blues and pinks are set on tables with four chairs.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
The collection certainly taps into the trend for colored denim, offering offers sandy neutrals, frosted greys, soft pinks, marbled textures and vintage tints with brown and green tones.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

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