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adjective

Definition of floweringnext
as in blooming

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2 of 3

noun

as in blossoming

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flowering

3 of 3

verb

present participle of flower
as in unfolding
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 flowering
Adjective
These non-flowering, rootless plants have stems and leaves and reproduce through spores. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026 To propagate begonias, take 3- to 4-inch cuttings from non-flowering begonia stems. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Peace lily The peace lily may be one of the most common flowering houseplants around, but this tranquil botanical with tropical origins is anything but boring. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026 Genetic interventions like making the flowering time window more flexible could help avoid billions of dollars in losses due to heat stress. — Derek Norman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
The flowering Arisaema mcmahanii or cobra lily, discovered by Scott McMahan and his Vietnamese colleagues. — Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 27 July 2026 Spot the trend flowering on French tips, cat-eye polishes, and mix-and-match manicures, ahead. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flowering
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowering
  1. blooming
  2. blossoming
  3. burgeoning
  4. ripening
  5. flourishing
  6. maturation
  7. growth
  8. development
Adjective
  • Pests and Disease Aphids and other sap-sucking insects can drain crepe myrtle sap and spread sooty mold, while leaf spot is a fungal issue that can weaken plants, impair blooming, and leave unsightly splotches on plant leaves.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Before long, the nutrients in the potting mix are depleted enough that your petunias start showing it with slower growth and less blooming.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
Definition of blooming
Noun
  • Companion planting and creating fruit tree guilds to make sure sufficient pollinators are around during blossoming time.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026
  • Although content with his stature in furnishings retail and proud of his wife Elizabeth’s parallel blossoming as the proprietor of a thriving travel agency, Carney gets wrapped up with Uncle Rich once more.
    — David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026
Definition of blossoming
Adjective
  • At the time, Burr was receiving briefings and involved in conversations suggesting the country faced a burgeoning health crisis that could hurt the economy.
    — Nicholas Fandos, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2020
  • After the last vote on March 2 ended in a stalemate, Netanyahu and former military chief Benny Gantz agreed late last month to try to form a unity government because of the burgeoning coronavirus crisis.
    — Time, Time, 20 Apr. 2020
Definition of burgeoning
Noun
  • Underripe fruit should be stored at room temperature, either on the windowsill (direct sunlight will aid in ripening) or in a closed paper bag.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Storing the guava in the refrigerator will lengthen the ripening by an additional week or two.
    — Su-Jit Lin, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026
Definition of ripening
Adjective
  • This holistic approach addresses what's failing in current, disjointed systems and fosters more flourishing futures, including for leaders themselves.
    — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Developed from the earlier Light School framework within Virtual World Society, Luminara examines how immersive technology, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, creativity, and experiential learning may work together to support human flourishing and social connection.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Definition of flourishing
Noun
  • That maturation has led to signs of a potential Year 2 leap as one of the Patriots’ top seven or eight offensive linemen.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For the first time in eight years, Jack Daniel’s has returned to this high angel’s share maturation method.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of maturation
Noun
  • This was a 10% increase compared to 2024, with much of that growth concentrated in East and West Africa.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Pleasant, who has observed Iamaleava’s growth over their year and change in Westwood, continues to be impressed with his quarterback’s leadership.
    — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of growth
Noun
  • That came in 2014-15, in a year where the richest opportunistically pilfered a couple of less wealthy clubs who had shown themselves highly adept at scouting and youth development.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • After years of slow progress, a new development in in a Colorado town is finally close to getting the green light.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of development

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