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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
Ahead of summer solstice on June 20, Gigi Hadid is reflecting on her springtime highlights with daughter Khai.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Plus, its earthy and piney flavors make for an enjoyable experience during springtime.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
The sound of springtime on Highway 120 near Yosemite National Park is boulders being blown to smithereens.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
In springtime, there are trees heavy with fruit blossoms and bright yellow rapeseed fields.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 19 June 2025
Plus, its earthy and piney flavors make for an enjoyable experience during springtime.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
The sound of springtime on Highway 120 near Yosemite National Park is boulders being blown to smithereens.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025
In springtime, there are trees heavy with fruit blossoms and bright yellow rapeseed fields.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for springtime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for springtime
Noun
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Her top tips include planting nectar-rich annuals like lantanas and zinnias, using lightweight potting soil, feeding plants with long-lasting fertilizer, and mixing blooms with eye-catching foliage.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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These organisms can quickly reproduce, leading to dense blooms and surface scums, particularly in the shallow, warmer parts of the lake, according to the NPS.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Noun
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That tension between the social pressure to be a man, compounded by poverty, and the naïveté of childhood, sits at the heart of the film.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Tyson said seeing people going to jail for these offenses was an unfortunate memory of his childhood.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Hosts will assume a portion of the cost to stage events, and in turn X Games will partner with these cities for anywhere from three to ten years and invest in each community by supporting skate parks, youth action sports programs and community initiatives.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Norse Key is positioning as TV and film distribution and international financing company, and will work across unscripted formats, docs, kids and youth programs, drama and comedy series, feature films, and music and performing arts content.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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