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as in blooming
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
the skiing season is usually in full flower by Christmas
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as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
without exception, the flower of this year's graduating class will be going to prestigious colleges
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Recent Examples of flower
Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Distracted, careless or intoxicated drivers have caused the deaths of many innocent passengers and pedestrians in the suburbs and beyond; reminders of these incidents can be found in the flowers, ribbons and other mementos meant to commemorate loved ones killed in these tragedies.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Wait until the plant has finished flowering and setting seeds.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Attending the grand opening, the insurance agent brought Moore flowers and a card as a peace offering, which Moore made a show of rejecting.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Distracted, careless or intoxicated drivers have caused the deaths of many innocent passengers and pedestrians in the suburbs and beyond; reminders of these incidents can be found in the flowers, ribbons and other mementos meant to commemorate loved ones killed in these tragedies.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Herbs are good, if they’re allowed to flower, as are flowers like anise hyssop, purple coneflower and swamp milkweed.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Wait until the plant has finished flowering and setting seeds.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
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Many, like Cardenas, plan pivotal life events around the fleeting and finicky peak bloom period when more than 70% of the flowers are open and the area is awash in a pink glow.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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With the combination of perfect spring weather, cherry blossoms reaching peak bloom, the kite festival and a Nationals day game, Washington was positively bursting this weekend.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
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Her personal bests are 12.24 and 11.09, respectively.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Delaney, who has been public about his own experience with death in losing his toddler-aged son to a brain tumor, and Slate, a comedian with the soul of a poet, are each at their bests here.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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What began as a single bucket of blooms gifted by her grandmother has blossomed into a sprawling garden with over 400 rosebushes.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Southeastern Conference had blossomed into perhaps the nation’s best basketball league, and Texas A&M’s resources are seemingly unlimited.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2025
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Built circa 1730, the grand residence, now on the market with Italy Sotheby’s International Realty for €5.2 million (or $5.6 million), embodies the opulence of 18th-century aristocracy while offering a slate of modern comforts, thanks to extensive renovations in the 1990s.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2025
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Netflix’s lush historical drama tackles the struggles of the aristocracy in 19th-century Sicily amid the attempts at the unification of Italy.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
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The collection itself is 53 pieces with a color story that focuses on blue denim, black, cream, and pops of vermillion, so a true classic American fashion color palette.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, the no-white rule also applies to cream, ivory, beige, and all of the above, Choi concurs.—
Maria Ward,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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On top of that, sunny orange-yellow flowers complement the brilliant pinks and purples of zinnia blooms beautifully, and these two plants are often used together in bouquets or cottage garden designs.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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While spring typically calls for bright corals, pinks, and poppy shades, Burton is seeing a move toward more muted tones like neutrals, browns, and plums — even as the weather warms up.—
Jazzria Harris,
Refinery29,
1 Apr. 2025
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In the top of the seventh inning Friday, Harvey jogged in from the bullpen.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2025
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In times of great uncertainty, regions that adapt, innovate and respond smartly to changing times rise to the top.—
Eric J. Gertler,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Explore Jessie Jo Dillon Zach Top See latest videos, charts and news Hosted by media personality Storme Warren, the event saw many of Nashville’s songwriting and publishing elites gather to fete top songs, songwriters, artists and publishers.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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And then there's the Ratliff family, a clan of Southern elites with dark secrets galore portrayed by Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sarah Catherine Cook, and Sam Nivola.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flower. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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