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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
The rise of Oklahoma's springtime allergy season coincides in part with flu season.
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Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 3 Mar. 2026
But a handful of springtime events could be impacted.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Shrimp is a quick-cooking springtime favorite, and it is accompanied by a burst of flavors in this recipe, which incorporates a craveable herby dressing.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Sometimes February can feel like springtime — for a few days.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
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Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 3 Mar. 2026
But a handful of springtime events could be impacted.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
Shrimp is a quick-cooking springtime favorite, and it is accompanied by a burst of flavors in this recipe, which incorporates a craveable herby dressing.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Sometimes February can feel like springtime — for a few days.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for springtime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for springtime
Noun
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The silky blooms come in muted pinks, greens, and creams, while a sturdy twig-vine base keeps the arrangement secure.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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At higher elevations, blooms are forecast to emerge from around April to June.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
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Now, her childhood and family continues to fuel her writing titles that celebrate female empowerment, leadership, and heroes.—
Maressa Brown,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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She is also set to release her memoir, with a title and release date yet to be announced, that chronicles her life, largely ignoring her time on ANTM, instead focusing on her childhood and her family, including her mother, who died in 2022.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
8 Mar. 2026
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Forcing dormancy for eight to 10 weeks in a cool, dry location prior to blooming is also essential.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Fertilizer These plants benefit from a gentle houseplant fertilizer during active growth or blooming.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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An investigation by the Bakersfield Police Department also led to separate charges citing Mays for possession of more than 600 images of youth or child pornography and distribution of obscene matter involving someone younger than 18.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Part of that surplus went toward the creation of the LA84 Foundation, which promotes youth sports by removing barriers and aiming to give all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background or ability, opportunities to participate in sports.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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