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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
Outdoor Furniture Your patio furniture has spent months collecting dust, winter grime, and springtime pollen, so pay it some attention.
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Duration is probably the only thing that ABC and the NBA need worry about, although there’s nothing in New York’s springtime rampage that suggests the Knicks will function as a mere speed bump on Wemby’s path to superstardom.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
Minimizing soil disturbance is practiced in the springtime to loosen the soil by using a garden fork and sliding it into the soil at about a 30-degree angle, lifting up to just barely crack the soil.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Rome is beautiful year-round, but Rome in springtime is a city in its prime.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Duration is probably the only thing that ABC and the NBA need worry about, although there’s nothing in New York’s springtime rampage that suggests the Knicks will function as a mere speed bump on Wemby’s path to superstardom.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 June 2026
Minimizing soil disturbance is practiced in the springtime to loosen the soil by using a garden fork and sliding it into the soil at about a 30-degree angle, lifting up to just barely crack the soil.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Rome is beautiful year-round, but Rome in springtime is a city in its prime.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springtime
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As the trees bloom, Sophie Hortman remembers a family inside joke.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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This native perennial is a favorite for its daisy-like blooms, low-maintenance nature, and hardiness.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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Creator Celeste Hughey’s adaptation of the Tom Hanks movie stars Keke Palmer as Samira Fisher, an attorney and new mother who recently relocated to her husband’s suburban childhood home.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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McConnell has always appeared to have a somewhat unsteady gate — a childhood bout of polio left him with a partially paralyzed leg.—
Eric McDaniel,
NPR,
14 June 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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The alert comes despite the Bay Area’s high vaccination rates, amid 49 California measles cases this year — mostly unvaccinated youth.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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The Wrights have been strong advocates for gun safety measures and also support youth charities in Miami.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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