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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
In 2024, more than 300 people died in springtime flash floods.
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ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Come springtime in the Hamptons, the sight of large flocks of Canada geese, flying in V’s overhead or foraging in fields, brings mixed feelings.
—Emma Allen, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
In 2024, more than 300 people died in springtime flash floods.
—Abdul Qahar Afghan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Baby bunnies in springtime are also associated with birth and renewal.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Come springtime in the Hamptons, the sight of large flocks of Canada geese, flying in V’s overhead or foraging in fields, brings mixed feelings.
—Emma Allen, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
In 2024, more than 300 people died in springtime flash floods.
—Abdul Qahar Afghan, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Baby bunnies in springtime are also associated with birth and renewal.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springtime
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Airlie Gardens is also the best place to see the city’s collection of blush and hot pink azalea blooms every spring.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Water the Plant Once planted, water it consistently from the beginning of the bloom to harvest.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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The movie’s point of view is established with a brief opening voice-over by a woman named Sasha, whose reminiscences of childhood, and of her brother Jeremy, make up the bulk of the film.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Instead of singing the full songs or creating a medley, Bieber began searching for his biggest hits on YouTube and singing alongside his childhood self.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Pink Moon's name comes from the blooming of a wildflower called ground phlox.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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The name comes from seasonal traditions, particularly the blooming of a North American wildflower known as creeping phlox, or moss pink, which flowers at this time of year.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The city is working to create a youth advisory board to be a liaison between teens and the city government.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation offers a Free Snack Program that provides nutritious meals for youths — newborns to 18-year-olds — at its public parks.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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