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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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Urban micro flower farms sell blooms and beautify communities at the same time.—
Ashley Stimpson,
Washington Post,
24 May 2026
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In early June, 3,000 hydrangeas are in bloom there.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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For much of her childhood, Price saw her mother as her safest place.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The trip—done on behalf of her early childhood development work—was the Princess of Wales’s first solo trip abroad since 2022 and her first official international visit since her 2024 cancer diagnosis.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
24 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,
16 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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Rather than targeting flavors, the FDA said its new enforcement approach will focus on vapes with specific youth-appealing features, such as designs that resemble children’s toys.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Though the top judge later clarified that his remarks related only to individuals with spurious degrees and not India’s youth in general, the remarks kicked up a social media storm—which fueled thousands of sign-ups on CJP’s website, taking even Dipke by surprise.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 May 2026
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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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