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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 the springtime, walk around and look for activity or new nests near your living spaces or in doorways or fence poles.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
The pasta course harkened back to springtime, with a housemade pappardelle, silky noodles tossed with the restaurant’s bacon, baby artichokes, asparagus and wild fennel.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Summer House couple Dara Levitan and KJ Dillard are in the springtime spirit at the Byrdie House Party.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Queen Camilla brightened her wardrobe in a springtime Fiona Clare blue dress for a garden party at Hillsborough Castle on Wednesday in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
The pasta course harkened back to springtime, with a housemade pappardelle, silky noodles tossed with the restaurant’s bacon, baby artichokes, asparagus and wild fennel.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
Summer House couple Dara Levitan and KJ Dillard are in the springtime spirit at the Byrdie House Party.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Queen Camilla brightened her wardrobe in a springtime Fiona Clare blue dress for a garden party at Hillsborough Castle on Wednesday in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springtime
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Get into a routine of deadheading fading flowers regularly to keep the garden tidy and encourage more blooms from flowers like dahlias, marigolds, coneflowers, and roses.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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This happens especially in the hot summer months, when algae blooms are prevalent.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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On the trip, Jaliya reconnects with Andre, her childhood crush—and also starts to fall for a new acquaintance named India.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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But unlike the revenue from the legacy Lottery, the proceeds from online Lottery ticket sales will support early childhood education and care.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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How to Care for Container Roses Roses need adequate sunlight, well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and regular fertilization to encourage growth and healthy annual blooming.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Gardenias require four to six hours of sun for optimal blooming.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Part of that includes youth camps and class offerings for aspiring young creatives, which began on June 3 and run through the summer.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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With their power ranking for the playoffs and their youth, the Diablos carried the profile of an underdog.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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