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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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Photos of the clothing items were shown to the jury, including the blue jeans, which were embroidered with pink flowers on the front pockets.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Imagine talking to neighbors about planting complementary flowers, turning an entire block into a connected corridor for hummingbirds and other pollinators.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The ground there is filled with flowers and handwritten notes.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
In the post after his tribute to Nicola, Brooklyn posted flowers with a note from Nicola’s parents, billionaires Nelson and Claudia Peltz.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
While their velvety flowers looked good for a year or two, the plants soon stopped flowering.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Bouquets of flowers piled up there throughout the vigil.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Vivier takes complete charge of the wine, while Taylor brings flowers and dessert.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
Their cheerful orange or yellow colors contrast beautifully with other garden flowers, especially those in shades of blue and purple.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Photos of the clothing items were shown to the jury, including the blue jeans, which were embroidered with pink flowers on the front pockets.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Imagine talking to neighbors about planting complementary flowers, turning an entire block into a connected corridor for hummingbirds and other pollinators.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The ground there is filled with flowers and handwritten notes.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
In the post after his tribute to Nicola, Brooklyn posted flowers with a note from Nicola’s parents, billionaires Nelson and Claudia Peltz.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
While their velvety flowers looked good for a year or two, the plants soon stopped flowering.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Bouquets of flowers piled up there throughout the vigil.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Vivier takes complete charge of the wine, while Taylor brings flowers and dessert.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowers
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Visitors can also see recent photos to help identify the blooms.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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This emblem of spring can be just as beautiful here in the US, with cherry blossom festivals and events celebrating the fleeting pink and white blooms all this month.—
Adele Chapin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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Brzustewicz led all Knights in scoring with 54 points in 59 games this season on the strength of three-year bests in goals (19) and assists (35).—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Check out three of our most popular collections from our Better Homes & Gardens line at Walmart (Brookbury, Ezra, and Marlow) to see which pieces and styles might match your aesthetic best.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 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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From pale, sheer pinks to bright fuchsia and moody magenta, there's a pink tone for every mood and moment.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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Bright pinks and blues are typical for baby showers, but white, gold and lavender will help keep the party classy.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Each batch spans big-name brands and underrated labels alike and includes tops, bottoms, bags, matching sets, shoes, and beyond.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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These large bulb-forming plants of white-, pink- or white and-maroon blooms are durable, and even when the tops are frozen rapidly being new growth with the return of warm spring weather.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The architecture is predominantly grand Victorian villas in candy-box lilacs and creams, their aged wooden panels faintly reminiscent of a Norwegian coastal town.—
Alexandra Genova,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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With ingredients like niacinamide and vitamin C, and varying consistencies of gels and creams, there’s a lot to consider.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
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Leefbaar Rotterdam, Reichman’s political party, has sought to distance itself from the council member-elect.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
30 Mar. 2026
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Congratulations to the new members-elect.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Alesi said royalties could generate roughly $19 million a month for Oiapoque, about the equivalent of the city’s total goods and services produced each year, according to Brazil’s statistics institute.—
Gabriela Sá Pessoa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Alesi said royalties could generate roughly 100 million reais ($19 million) a month for Oiapoque, about the equivalent of the city's total goods and services produced each year, according to Brazil's statistics institute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Flowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowers. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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