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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springtime
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Jellyfish blooms occur when large numbers of jellyfish spawn or are swept into a certain area by winds and tides, according to Cathy Lucas, an associate professor of marine biology at the University of Southampton.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Individual blooms are bell-shaped and provide a rich source of pollen for native bees.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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That story is about Wendy leaving the nursery, letting go of her childhood against her will and finally growing up.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Although Devil Girl from Mars was typical of the silly, schlocky TV fare that Estelle watched on many afternoons during her childhood, this movie was more than entertainment for a bored, lonely girl-child.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
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In a society where a bright, full smile is synonymous with youth, health, and attractiveness, changes to oral appearance can trigger significant anxiety and self-consciousness.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Madrid’s sporting directors and coach also agreed on Carreras — a Madrid youth player from 2017-2020 — but a deal could not be done in time for the tournament.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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