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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
a springtime of entrepreneurship in the old Soviet bloc after the fall of the Iron Curtain
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as in childhood
the state or time of being a child
a man in the winter of his life reminiscing about his springtime and wondering where all the years went
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Recent Examples of springtime
When to Let the Bees Be Brooks often receives calls in the springtime about swarms that have arrived on somebody’s property.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Mom’s Day blends so well into the May springtime, thus inviting a conversation with the genius and mystery of creation.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
The cemetery, which stretches across 478 acres, is also a great place to go on walks, check out cherry blossoms in the springtime, and explore the Green-Wood Arboretum.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Taking in the sunny day, mom and daughter opted for two different takes on springtime hues and styles.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 May 2026
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 May 2026
Mom’s Day blends so well into the May springtime, thus inviting a conversation with the genius and mystery of creation.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
The cemetery, which stretches across 478 acres, is also a great place to go on walks, check out cherry blossoms in the springtime, and explore the Green-Wood Arboretum.
—Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Taking in the sunny day, mom and daughter opted for two different takes on springtime hues and styles.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springtime
Noun
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Prune after the spring bloom and enjoy a rebloom later in the summer.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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When to Fertilize The best time to fertilize fruit trees is early spring, between the moment buds first begin to swell and full bloom.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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The actors were greeted by the exhibition’s curator, Robin McClellan, who led them to Mozart’s childhood violin, encased in glass.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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When Yuri goes missing, Silvia’s childhood trauma comes to the surface, forcing the woman to confront a still very much present past.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Gardenias require four to six hours of sun for optimal blooming.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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How to Care for Container Roses Roses need adequate sunlight, well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and regular fertilization to encourage growth and healthy annual blooming.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 2026
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American youth soccer, by contrast, has often emphasized structure, travel tournaments and parental investment over spontaneous play and technical imagination.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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On Wednesday, Baltimore City leaders unveiled a summer youth engagement strategy, designed to keep young adults occupied.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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