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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
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Tusk has created a partnership with Fresh Run Farm—an early adopter of organic farming—to grow heirloom fruits, vegetables and flowers exclusively for the chef.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
The living do that for them, and the living can arrive with flowers and still rearrange the dead.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Haiti go home deserving of flowers.
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Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Freeman also gave teammate Ricardo Pepi his flowers for stepping in for Christian Pulisic, who sat the game out due to an injury.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Fresh flowers and firewood deliveries make cottages feel like home without the chores.
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Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Wild lavender flowers fill Saudi’s desert landscapes in springtime, so purple is a celebrated color in the nation and regarded as a symbol of generosity.
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Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The flowers are opening by the minute.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
Designed with medallion-like flowers, this three-piece set exudes timeless elegance.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Tusk has created a partnership with Fresh Run Farm—an early adopter of organic farming—to grow heirloom fruits, vegetables and flowers exclusively for the chef.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
The living do that for them, and the living can arrive with flowers and still rearrange the dead.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Haiti go home deserving of flowers.
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Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Freeman also gave teammate Ricardo Pepi his flowers for stepping in for Christian Pulisic, who sat the game out due to an injury.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Fresh flowers and firewood deliveries make cottages feel like home without the chores.
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Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Wild lavender flowers fill Saudi’s desert landscapes in springtime, so purple is a celebrated color in the nation and regarded as a symbol of generosity.
—
Steve Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
The flowers are opening by the minute.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
This plant flowers year-round and, like all abutilon cultivars, is not water needy.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowers
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June 14, 2026 – Reports begin to emerge that algae blooms have turned the water in the pool green again.
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Beyond the fruit, the dwarf golden spice pear features clusters of white spring blooms and glossy leaves that turn a striking burgundy or bronze color in the fall.
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The most productive game of his career came in the Chiefs’ Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, with personal bests of 157 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions.
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In all, Enhanced said there were 14 personal bests set by 12 athletes, all of them swimmers and weightlifters.
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Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.
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The first season is set in Texas from 1993 to 1995 and follows a socially awkward teen girl (Chiara Aurelia) who suddenly blossoms and rises in the social ranks after a popular classmate (Olivia Holt) disappears.
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Samplize's 2026 color palette includes creamy neutrals, soft greens, dusty pinks, and warm grays.
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Offering vibrant shades of blues, purples, and pinks, this plant makes a statement in every garden—and not just because of its looks.
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The crewneck has an oversized fit that’s ideal for layering over summer tank-tops, and heck, even a swimsuit on windy beach days.
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There are plenty more options to choose from — shop additional white eyelet tops inspired by Helen Mirren on Amazon.
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But mosquitoes are also repelled by bug sprays, creams, or wipes with strong scents, many of which are derived from common plants in the garden.
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What these creams and serums can do, however, is improve skin hydration, which temporarily improves texture, tone, and the appearance of fine lines.
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But his situation is actually fairly complicated, in part because of how the Hall of Fame elects candidates.
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Lyons had joined Fiserv that January as president and CEO-elect.
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Wind farms pay county royalties.
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The southern African nation recently introduced lithium concentrate quotas and increased royalties on lithium concentrate exports to boost revenues from its natural resources.
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“Flowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowers. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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