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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 busiest, and most popular time of year to visit is in the springtime for cherry blossom season.
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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
In the past, Organized Crime was approved for new installments during the springtime, around April and May.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 13 June 2025
Each burr is rendered with astonishing devotion, pitted and scarred where the antlers shed free in springtime.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
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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
In the past, Organized Crime was approved for new installments during the springtime, around April and May.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 13 June 2025
Each burr is rendered with astonishing devotion, pitted and scarred where the antlers shed free in springtime.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for springtime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for springtime
Noun
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Fragrant blooms are adored by butterflies and make aromatic bouquets.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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The trees store carbon from the atmosphere and absorb nutrients that might otherwise lead to harmful algal blooms in the water.—
Amber X. Chen,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 July 2025
Noun
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No wonder so many Hollywood luminaries have been shipping their kids off to New England for nearly eight weeks every summer — far from the privilege and polish of L.A. life and straight into the land of lanyards and communal childhood trauma.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
26 July 2025
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That suggestion quickly triggered memories of her childhood living situation.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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The organization oversees 20 national events annually and offers competitive opportunities across all levels of the sport from youth and grassroots racing to professional competition.—
Caroline Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Jose, who has coached youth and high school football for 30 years, understands the business side of it.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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