as in to flower
to produce flowers
created an artificial environment in which plants grew and effloresced regardless of season
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Recent Examples of effloresce
University of Washington By mid-March, the 29 Yoshino cherry trees planted on the University of Washington’s Liberal Arts Quadrangle will be efflorescing into pale-pink puffs, like giant botanical versions of cotton candy.
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Leilani Marie Labong, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2023
Her later conversations with Molly effloresce into speaking aloud her own anxieties.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2021
Within days of an eruption, white bacterial mats effloresce like dustings of snow, blizzardings dancing in the currents.
—Sabrina Imbler, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2021
Republican nominee Marc Molinaro would no doubt want to mention the corruption that has effloresced on Mr. Cuomo’s watch, the lousy upstate economy, and the decline of New York City’s subways.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 21 Oct. 2018
Cherry blossoms effloresced on collars and scarves.
—Isaac Oliver, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2017
Leilani Marie Labong, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2023
Her later conversations with Molly effloresce into speaking aloud her own anxieties.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2021
Within days of an eruption, white bacterial mats effloresce like dustings of snow, blizzardings dancing in the currents.
—Sabrina Imbler, The Atlantic, 16 Feb. 2021
Republican nominee Marc Molinaro would no doubt want to mention the corruption that has effloresced on Mr. Cuomo’s watch, the lousy upstate economy, and the decline of New York City’s subways.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 21 Oct. 2018
Cherry blossoms effloresced on collars and scarves.
—Isaac Oliver, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effloresce
Verb
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Since the early 1900s, the flowering vines have hung above the museum’s courtyard for about three weeks at the start of spring.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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On March 20, the actress shared a carousel of photos on Instagram celebrating the flowering season’s arrival.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Optimism bloomed in the media business after Donald Trump was elected last November.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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Flower Fields nearing peak bloom The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are approaching peak bloom with 55 acres of giant tecolote ranunculuses.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Cool, calm days can extend the length of the bloom, but a rainy, windy day can bring cherry blossom bloom season to an abrupt end.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Benson’s offensive game hasn’t blossomed in the NHL yet, but some of that has to do with the role he’s played.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Effloresce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effloresce. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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