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as in blossoms
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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as in leaves
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 flowers
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
After writing about plants with purple flowers, two gardeners shared their purple horticultural passions.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Another volunteer offered Goodwin a bouquet of flowers that still had a day or two of life in them.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025
Picture books of colorful flowers and plants, as well as seed catalogs, can be wonderful sources of memory enhancement.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Years later, Tyler’s now getting his flowers in other genres, too.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Fill with fresh or dried flowers, or choose to leave empty for a clean, polished look.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
Bindi wore a baby pink dress with flowers on the bodice, matching her daughter Grace's mini version.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Anderson made a convincing argument for florals in the fall with her long white off-the-shoulder dress from Magnolia Pearl, which was covered in colorful appliqué flowers.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
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Once summer flowers fade and growth stops, start cleaning up the garden.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
After writing about plants with purple flowers, two gardeners shared their purple horticultural passions.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Another volunteer offered Goodwin a bouquet of flowers that still had a day or two of life in them.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025
Picture books of colorful flowers and plants, as well as seed catalogs, can be wonderful sources of memory enhancement.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
Years later, Tyler’s now getting his flowers in other genres, too.
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Fill with fresh or dried flowers, or choose to leave empty for a clean, polished look.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025
Bindi wore a baby pink dress with flowers on the bodice, matching her daughter Grace's mini version.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Anderson made a convincing argument for florals in the fall with her long white off-the-shoulder dress from Magnolia Pearl, which was covered in colorful appliqué flowers.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowers
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Bark, blooms, fruits, and seeds all play a role, while fall foliage adds a riot of seasonal color.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The plant can put on eight feet of growth in a single year and produces a plethora of six-inch-diameter blooms.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The 7-footer has been great for San Antonio after signing a four-year, $41 million contract this past summer, averaging personal bests in points, rebounds, assists and blocks per game.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Cameron Boozer had 17 points and season-bests in assists with nine and steals with four for Duke (13-1, 2-0).—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Jan. 2026
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Their love blossoms juts as the first Sharknado comes out of the ocean.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
14 Nov. 2025
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Warmer pinks are said to increase energy and motivation, while pastels (like Foxglove C2-512, a sorbet shade that leans towards a rosy peach) bring a relaxing feel to a space.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Soft pinks work, but bubblegum shades—and bold reds—are too intense for bedrooms.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
29 Dec. 2025
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They can easily be transitioned from lounging at home to a street-ready outfit or casual traveling, as the stripes can be mixed and matched with a wide range of tops like blazers, denim jackets, and simple tees—all without looking sloppy.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Keep browsing for discounts on other product categories as well, including sweaters, coats, tops, skirts, and more.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
7 Jan. 2026
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For an instant glass-like glow, bouncy hydration, and firmer skin over time, shop the Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream at Amazon for $15 and more collagen creams, below.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Chalky or greasy creams were unacceptable.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
4 Jan. 2026
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The representative-elect emigrated from Carolina, Puerto Rico to New Britain in 1994, settling in a House district that now is 56% Latino.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
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New York’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, plans to absorb individual costs into the collective life of the city, but whether that will be enough is an open question.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
3 Jan. 2026
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The suit also highlights the duo’s enduring influence, noting that their recordings have earned millions in royalties and sync deals over the years and continue to resonate with new generations of fans.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The industry paid $27 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in 2025 — the second-highest total in state history, according to the group’s annual energy and economic report.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Flowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowers. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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