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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
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Marigold flower bunting, Papel Picado banners and string lights will add to the festive decor.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
The best way to encourage months of flowering on French (bigleaf) and oakleaf hydrangeas is by pruning as little as possible.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
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Noun
Images of the hotel’s signature flower — geraniums — are featured throughout.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Marigold flower bunting, Papel Picado banners and string lights will add to the festive decor.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
Verb
Early bloomers begin to flower around 75 days after planting, mid-season around 90 days, and late bloomers can take 120 days to start flowering.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
The best way to encourage months of flowering on French (bigleaf) and oakleaf hydrangeas is by pruning as little as possible.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
Noun
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With its small, green leaves and yellow blooms, this ground cover also brings pollinators to the garden.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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These blooms should also be deadheaded and removed from the garden.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Season three of Mike White’s chronicle of overprivileged Americans visiting the five-star resort chain/homicide magnet set a string of series bests throughout its run.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Sophomore Darren Haggerty of Viewpoint, the school’s top wide receiver, surprised himself with personal bests to win the Division 4 long jump at 22 feet, 8 inches and high jump at 6-6.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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The generosity of a gorgeous bouquet is enthralling on this wine, with blossoming jasmine and rose petals intermixed with star anise with silky tannins caressing the palate with multilayered fruit and an extended length of flavor on the finish.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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This in-between environment is called partial shade, and there is a whole catalog of flowers that really blossom there.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The result is Black dandyism by way of aristocracy—and the actor’s princess-like pose only adds to the effect.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
6 May 2025
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Long before mass production, skilled artisans crafted bespoke carriage bodies for the aristocracy and wealthy merchants.—
Alex Levin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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An alternative is to buy natural repellent products made with essential oils, a growing market that includes sprays and creams made from the oils of mint, citronella, lavender and other plants.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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About the Line Messy is launching with five products: shampoo, conditioner, a rough dry cream, silk spray, and overnight hair serum.—
Kara McGrath,
Allure,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The shade Alive is a vibrant rosy pink that woke up my whole face.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
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Her nails were a soft, pale pink, and her makeup was minimal—maybe a hint of Rhode’s pocket blush in Piggy.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 June 2025
Noun
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The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
4 June 2025
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Once again, the Hornets have a slew of decisions to make during another crucial offseason, ranging from the top of the roster all the way down to the final spot.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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All of this is in the service of pushing more tax cuts for the rich, consolidating economic and political power in the hands of elites, and crushing the opposition to oligarchic rule.—
Jim Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Madison will reportedly portray twin sisters in a world where a mad prince (Prince Prospero in the original 1842 short story) welcomes wealthy elites into his castle as plague spreads across the land.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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“Flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flower. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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