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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
Hill suggests snoozing on this put-off-able to-do until the springtime.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
If the sakura season crowds of springtime are a concern, consider a visit in summer, when festivals of all sorts fill the ancient streets with vibrant parades and traditional ceremonies.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The busiest, and most popular time of year to visit is in the springtime for cherry blossom season.
—Michelle Gross, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
To keep things interesting, change up the bowl or basket for the time of year, similar to the springtime bunny bowl featured in the above TikTok.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
If the sakura season crowds of springtime are a concern, consider a visit in summer, when festivals of all sorts fill the ancient streets with vibrant parades and traditional ceremonies.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
The busiest, and most popular time of year to visit is in the springtime for cherry blossom season.
—Michelle Gross, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
To keep things interesting, change up the bowl or basket for the time of year, similar to the springtime bunny bowl featured in the above TikTok.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for springtime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for springtime
Noun
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Individual blooms are bell-shaped and provide a rich source of pollen for native bees.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Jellyfish blooms occur when large numbers of jellyfish spawn or are swept into a certain area by winds and tides, according to Cathy Lucas, an associate professor of marine biology at the University of Southampton.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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The caliber of his acting was magnified by magnificent interaction with his fellow cast members, especially a young Melissa Gilbert who played Laura Ingalls with some of the most sincere childhood performances to ever grace the small screen.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Simon and Brickell’s daughter Lulu Simon, 30, previously expressed her anger over her childhood home being torn down on her Instagram Stories in July.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The museum is also not far from the Summit Bechtel Reserve, a 10,000-acre scouting training and adventure center that has hosted national and international youth events.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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While most states require training for coaches, the depth and amount of instruction varied significantly, with little emphasis on social–emotional health and youth development.—
Jedediah Blanton,
The Conversation,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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