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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
Honey, normally a springtime flavor, serves here to give a warm sweetness to the apples and fresh lemon juice ensures the whole project doesn’t get too sweet.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
By springtime, the lingering sight of the giant artificial tree — still decked out in blinking lights and a red bow — was drawing attention on social media and causing concern for the mall's future.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Lee planted cherry trees on the property that created a breathtaking springtime display.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
In Southern gardens, they are best suited to being sown in fall for springtime blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
By springtime, the lingering sight of the giant artificial tree — still decked out in blinking lights and a red bow — was drawing attention on social media and causing concern for the mall's future.
—Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Lee planted cherry trees on the property that created a breathtaking springtime display.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
In Southern gardens, they are best suited to being sown in fall for springtime blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springtime
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Over club sandwiches and some very good margaritas, Mikkelsen described Anza-Borrego as an under-the-radar oasis that’s known among devotees for its wildflower blooms and hiking trails, as well as its golden eagles and herds of bighorn sheep.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Spring-flowering bulbs require a long period of cool temps to process a chemical reaction inside of the plant to produce the blooms.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Oct. 2025
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In 2008, Keaton wrote an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times reflecting on the iconic hotel, her childhood memories there, and broader preservation lessons for the city.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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After those first chapters grabbed the publisher’s interest, Gage turned the clock back to his childhood in San Diego and wrote his way to the present day.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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In Möbius strip fashion, Gein grows obsessed with crime — and the toxic blooming of his obsession into murder goes on to enthrall the world.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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Division also promotes heavier blooming.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Was in and out of an abhorrent Southampton team last season, but the 21-year-old France youth international midfielder should fare better at Turf Moor.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Just as demented and tense, but drunk on the confidence of youth and the arrogance to believe that talent and charm is enough.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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