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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
Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Cushions are embroidered with flowers by Cape Town studio Casamento.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
One of the most poignant choices is to intercut scratchy film of the train that in 1921 transported the Unknown Soldier to Rome in a coffin draped with patriotic banners and flowers, to be enshrined in the Altar of the Fatherland with an eternal flame at the Vittorio Emanuele II monument.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Lilial is the common name for butylphenyl methylpropional, a synthetic fragrance component that gives off the scent of lily of the valley flowers.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Once flowers begin to emerge, moving the pot out of direct sunlight will allow the show to last a bit longer.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
In the spring, you'll be rewarded with tiny, blue, lavender, or white flowers.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
At their feet was an array of candles and flowers.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Picking or cutting flowers or removing plants, shrubs or trees from anywhere on-site is not allowed.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
At certain angles, the photo’s dark backdrop allows viewers to see the reflection of former President Barack Obama’s portrait that depicts him surrounded by greenery and flowers representing Chicago and Hawaii.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Cushions are embroidered with flowers by Cape Town studio Casamento.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
One of the most poignant choices is to intercut scratchy film of the train that in 1921 transported the Unknown Soldier to Rome in a coffin draped with patriotic banners and flowers, to be enshrined in the Altar of the Fatherland with an eternal flame at the Vittorio Emanuele II monument.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Lilial is the common name for butylphenyl methylpropional, a synthetic fragrance component that gives off the scent of lily of the valley flowers.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Once flowers begin to emerge, moving the pot out of direct sunlight will allow the show to last a bit longer.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
In the spring, you'll be rewarded with tiny, blue, lavender, or white flowers.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
At their feet was an array of candles and flowers.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Picking or cutting flowers or removing plants, shrubs or trees from anywhere on-site is not allowed.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowers
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Always cut off diseased fruits, veggies, and even flower blooms before winter and make sure to clean these clippings off the ground, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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This means the seasonal blooms of insects like caterpillars – which offspring rely on at nesting colonies – have been and gone by the time the birds arrive.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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The first-time All-Star would have career bests in ERA, WHIP (0.97) and ERA+ (131) if the season ended today.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Two editors selected it as the overall best.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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How To Harvest Dill Flowers Dill blossoms deliver strong dill flavor in a delicate, pretty package.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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While Mare blossoms quickly under his guidance, the rest lag doltishly behind, using journalism as a pretext to confront an ex, or getting duped by some teens into writing a credulous account of a preposterous youth trend.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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After a long, hot summer of pale pinks and butter yellows, nail trends will likely be the first aesthetic to cool down and transition to darker, moodier bases comprised of midnight blue and red wine hues.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Auroras typically appear in a range of colors, including greens, pinks and reds, often featuring several shades of these colors.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The HiTouch leggings, strappy bras and work out tops with mesh detailing feature throughout the collection, curating a sleek and clean aesthetic for the gym or everyday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Thankfully, Amazon has plenty of stylish wrinkle-free tops that won’t get creased on the way to your destination.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Prior to that, the castle had a more classical look, with creams and grays and blue accents that were more subdued than the current shades in use.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Diapering Diapering essentials include everything from disposable diapers to rash creams and wipes, helping parents keep their baby clean and comfortable.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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These Democrats headed for Omaha after Mayoral-elect John Ewing (D-NE) beat Jean Stothert, the longest serving incumbent mayor in the country.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Aug. 2025
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Kuecher said the mobile home park’s motion was against the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act, which says that if a park owner elects to cease the operation of either all or a portion of the mobile home park, the tenants shall be entitled to at least 12-months’ notice.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Sting’s former Police bandmates Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland claim they are owed more than $2 million in unpaid royalties, according to legal documents made public this week, The New York Times reports.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jack Tramiel's company got perpetual rights to ship the software on unlimited machines—no royalties, no per-unit fees.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Flowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowers. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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