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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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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
Gardeners wishing to promote a second flush of coppery new growth can simply give plants a light trim in early summer after flowering has finished. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2026 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
Verb
Whereas flowering cabbage has broad leaves with smooth edges, flowering kale’s leaves present a more delicate texture and have toothed edges. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026 For the first time, Ooi didn't see fruit bats, a main pollinator, at his orchard during this year's flowering season. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 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
  • This month, at the height of their blooming season, regular deadheading is key to extending their blooming period and encouraging stronger, bushier plants.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 11 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
  • The eight-acre property is located on the edge of Frenchman Bay, with beautiful water views, blossoming gardens, and tranquil lawns.
    — Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Companion planting and creating fruit tree guilds to make sure sufficient pollinators are around during blossoming time.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 23 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
  • In-season shopping reduces reliance on energy-intensive greenhouses, long-haul freight and artificial ripening.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In-season shopping also leans less on energy-intensive greenhouses and artificial ripening, both of which drive up a food’s carbon footprint.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 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
  • The name refers to a male coming-of-age ritual, but the analog methods the duo used, in part, suggest a return to something past and playful, perhaps childlike—though the music shows maturation overall.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Then, 36 hours before the eggs are retrieved, the patient takes trigger medication such as Lupron, Ovidrel, Novarel or Pregnyl to initiate final egg maturation.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of maturation
Noun
  • Construction accidents are common in India, where rapid infrastructure growth often collides with fragile geology, construction lapses, extreme weather and safety standards.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Reynolds and McElhenney have built a project around ambition, investment and continued growth.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of growth
Noun
  • The Australians do provide a men’s and women’s singles berth for a player from the Asia-Pacific region, to foster development in less traditional tennis countries.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The project now moves into a phase where engineering, construction and workforce development will carry as much importance as diplomacy.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of development

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