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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
His flowering is optimal for someone who hosts a show called The Reluctant Traveler, and Levy and director David Brindley both agree that the comedian’s hesitations have waned — at least a little. — Matthew Jacobs, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 January was warm and dry, and after a few storms in February, summerlike heat arrived in March, driving some grape varieties to early flowering. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
Nectar Blue™ salvia is a heavy blooming variety that begins flowering in mid-spring and continues well into fall. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 Khat is a flowering evergreen shrub that is sometimes used for its stimulant-like effect. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 19 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
  • To enhance blooming, side dress flowering bulbs with a balanced bulb fertilizer when their leaves sprout, but stop fertilizing when their flowers bud out.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Everything was growing all at once, all over the place, blooming, withering, and crashing to the earth.
    — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of blooming
Noun
  • At the same time, Fjord is nonjudgmental in its depiction of a blossoming romance between two girls, and protesters who come to support the Romanian family are shown as hysterical too, spray-painting warnings about Satan outside the local school.
    — Madeline Leung Coleman, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Advantages of cultivating a single clone include uniform ripening and flavor profile and consistent tannin and acidity levels, which allow for greater control over the final wine.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In-season shopping reduces reliance on energy-intensive greenhouses, long-haul freight and artificial ripening.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 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 Balvenie Eighty-Eight-Year-Old was distilled on March 5, 1931, and spent its entire maturation lifespan in a European oak sherry butt from Jerez, Spain (cask #239).
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
  • For industry, the task entails the identification of quantum-relevant applications prior to the technology’s maturation, rather than waiting until a mature quantum computer is developed.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of maturation
Noun
  • The statement win comes after a year of steady growth under head coach Jacody Coleman, who was hired ahead of the 2025 season.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The site now housing 111 employees is part of the bank’s plan for growth in the Charlotte region.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of growth
Noun
  • The development will be built in phases and is planned to cover about 350,000 square meters when fully developed.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The funds will support the expansion and modernization of airport infrastructure, accelerate the development of Adani Airport City projects and scale passenger-facing and other non-aeronautical businesses, including ground handling.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of development

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“Flowering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowering. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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