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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
Noticing and tracking timing of annual events Phenology is the study of these natural phenomena and their annual cycles, from the first springtime peek of a groundhog to the last autumn honk of a goose.
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Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Jessica hopes to be open at least three days a week in the springtime.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
Where, in the springtime, sudden storms send tornadoes tearing through towns, destroying everything in their wake.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Nature—and its subtlest micro-shifts—are the main protagonists, from the green humidity of summer, the sound of cicadas ringing thick in the air to the fiery blaze of autumn leaves (courtesy of approximately 3,000 Japanese maple trees) and the fresh cloud-like bursts of springtime sakura.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
Jessica hopes to be open at least three days a week in the springtime.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
Where, in the springtime, sudden storms send tornadoes tearing through towns, destroying everything in their wake.
—Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Nature—and its subtlest micro-shifts—are the main protagonists, from the green humidity of summer, the sound of cicadas ringing thick in the air to the fiery blaze of autumn leaves (courtesy of approximately 3,000 Japanese maple trees) and the fresh cloud-like bursts of springtime sakura.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springtime
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Cutting green stems back to a second node has a 50% chance of triggering more blooms.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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But some vegetables, flowers, and other plants require planting seasons such as mid-spring, early summer, late summer, or fall (usually for spring blooms and harvests), depending on your zone.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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Preschool registration for fall 2026 will open in February at several local early childhood centers.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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Dreaming about your ex leaving you, on the other hand, may not necessarily be about the trauma of a breakup but could be about broader issues of rejection stemming from childhood, nonromantic relationships, or other abuse in one’s past.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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Forcing dormancy for eight to 10 weeks in a cool, dry location prior to blooming is also essential.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Fertilizer These plants benefit from a gentle houseplant fertilizer during active growth or blooming.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Authored the Cultivate Texas Act—responsible adult legalization (age 21+, regulated like alcohol, strict youth prevention/testing) generating billions for property tax elimination and schools.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Strengthen partnerships with community organizations, private companies to create pathways for youth success.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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