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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
Jacob S. Suissa, The Conversation, 20 June 2024
But this recently discovered preserved pollen came from non-flowering gymnosperms, a group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers such as pine, fir and spruce trees.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Mar. 2023
Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
The film, shot in French, anchors veneration of Godard in the portrayal of two groups from which the first flowering of his art was inextricable.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2025
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Deciduous magnolia trees shed their leaves each year and should be pruned in the summer once flowering is over.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Is the chemistry of fern and flowering plant nectar the same?
—Jacob S. Suissa, The Conversation, 20 June 2024
But this recently discovered preserved pollen came from non-flowering gymnosperms, a group of seed-producing plants that includes conifers such as pine, fir and spruce trees.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Mar. 2023
Noun
The hormone that triggers flowering is destroyed by light.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
The film, shot in French, anchors veneration of Godard in the portrayal of two groups from which the first flowering of his art was inextricable.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Here’s a look at some of the most common issues that keep Christmas cacti from flowering, and ways to ensure your plants bloom bright this holiday season.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2025
Deciduous magnolia trees shed their leaves each year and should be pruned in the summer once flowering is over.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowering
Adjective
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Applying compost around the base of daylilies in spring, before your plants leaf out, enhances blooming.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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After the growing and blooming season is over, your plants may look a little wild with dead foliage and long branches.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Beauregard was the hitting coach during a blossoming of three young Tigers sluggers — Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter — in his tenure since November 2022.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Katy Perry has reportedly improved former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's life with their blossoming romance.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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This is the time of year for leaves crunching underfoot and the ripening of rosehips.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
5 Oct. 2025
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However, all familiar fig varieties are parthenocarpic, meaning that the female syconia develop into tasty fruit without the benefit of pollination so male syconia are not needed for their maturation and ripening.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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No longer overshadowed by the coastal bookends of New York City and Los Angeles, Ohio’s capital, with its distinct neighborhoods, inclusive spirit, and Midwestern warmth, has emerged as one of the country’s most flourishing destinations for food and drink.—
Katie Chang,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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This year’s Animation Is Film Festival is all about advocating for the growing stature of the flourishing medium in the filmmaking capital of the world.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Teaninich 8 Year Old ‘Daring Rye’ is a single grain whisky made with rye in the mashbill—uncommon but not unheard of in scotch whisky—giving it nice spice notes along with classic flavors picked up from its maturation in bourbon barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Whether that prediction proves accurate will depend on both technological maturation and corporate America's willingness to embrace programmable money for mission-critical financial operations.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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These incremental steps have helped the coffee chain stem a sales decline in China since earlier this year, with comparable sales returning to growth in the past two quarters.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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In the short run, that can put a pinch on job growth.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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And in Wednesday’s conference call to investors after posting third quarter results, Rosenfeld expressed caution in connection to where the firm chooses to source, even though the reduction in the tariff rate on China is a welcome development.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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If carried through, the changes would be a major win for Big Tech and the US, which has pushed for minimal restrictions to promote development and maintain a lead over China.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Flowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowering. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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