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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
Marina Wang, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The flowers appear in summer have a unique pineapple to bubblegum scent.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Since the early 1900s, the flowering vines have hung above the museum’s courtyard for about three weeks at the start of spring.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In the immediate storm’s aftermath, both butterflies and caterpillars have fewer flowers or leaves to feed on.
—Marina Wang, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The flowers appear in summer have a unique pineapple to bubblegum scent.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
There’s something for every eater, from pepperoni pizza to whole wheat rigatoni with flowering broccoli.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Since the early 1900s, the flowering vines have hung above the museum’s courtyard for about three weeks at the start of spring.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
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Scoop up our top finds to make your home stand out above the rest, including a darling bistro set that’s perfect for enjoying coffee in the morning, hanging lantern lights that provide a warm and welcoming glow, and large flower pots to hold seasonal blooms.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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The blooms will be on display there this year and are expected to reach their peak in June.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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The weekend opening for the film bests the previous record holder, The Prince of Egypt, which earned $14.5 million in its first three-day frame.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Kidz Bop Kids additionally earned 101 entries, including 42 top 10s, on the Kid Digital Song Sales chart, both bests in the list’s history.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Graham was awarded the Outland Trophy – given to the best offensive or defensive lineman in college – last year having blossomed into a player with all the aspects needed to succeed in the NFL.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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To many on the outside, Real Betis is worth discussing for one reason: Antony, the brilliance back in his game, is blossoming there after two-and-a-half years of struggle with Manchester United.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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See treasures The elegant artifacts likely belonged to a high-ranking individual, possibly a member of the aristocracy, experts said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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The period drama, which Marsh also co-wrote and starred in, tackled the decline of British aristocracy in the early 1900s, as depicted in the lives of the affluent Bellamy family and their servants.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The shrimp are coated in garlic cream and bourbon-butter sauce, with the orzo providing an ideal base to capture these flavors.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Jesse's asparagus and endive salad with the Comté cream.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
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The white facade of St. Peter’s glowed pink as the sun rose Saturday and hordes of mourners rushed into the square.—
Nicole Winfield and Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Getty Images Malaki Starks: Customized Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Another draft pick, another endorsement of pink.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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Scheffler and Aberg both finished near the top of the leaderboard last weekend.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Warner would be near or at the top of that list, the people said.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Chávez also relied on protectionism to gain favors from business elites.—
JAVIER CORRALES,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Those who need loans to attend college come from working class families, the elites don't need loans.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flower. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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