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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 family is planning a springtime celebration of life.
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2026
Now, with a new low-top look on the horizon, the Goadome appears poised to carry into springtime and beyond.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Jan. 2026
There’s still time to get your springtime trench, but now’s the best time, IMO, so check out my go-to picks, below.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
By springtime, however, attention turns fully toward you as Uranus and Venus slip into your sign on April 25.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2026
Now, with a new low-top look on the horizon, the Goadome appears poised to carry into springtime and beyond.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Jan. 2026
There’s still time to get your springtime trench, but now’s the best time, IMO, so check out my go-to picks, below.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
By springtime, however, attention turns fully toward you as Uranus and Venus slip into your sign on April 25.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for springtime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for springtime
Noun
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Woody plants that bloom on old wood should not be cut back in the fall.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Once the old blooms are removed, place the plant in a warm, bright location and water it regularly throughout the spring and summer.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 45-year-old's work at the CBS Evening News desk was even criticized by fellow TV personality Megyn Kelly, who relentlessly mocked Dokoupil for crying during a CBS News Miami clip that saw him being interviewed by a local broadcaster and subsequently crying over memories of his childhood.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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With her family business in high demand, Janet’s middle-class childhood provided her with a level of comfort and security never known to her parents or older siblings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 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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Repotting is a necessary step in its care to encourage healthy growth and regular blooming.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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There are also junior versions of the shows with youth competitions.—
Brayden Garcia
January 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Most recently, Damon added another major milestone by winning the 2025 USA Boxing National Championships and earning a spot on Team USA's national youth roster.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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