effloresce

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. 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
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  • This perennial is drought tolerant and has a very long bloom time, flowering all summer long.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
  • Deer tend to leave these beautiful flowering vines alone.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
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  • The hydrangea blossoms had faded into dusty white or copper brown, the moss covering the path was shiny green, and at the far end a border of Michaelmas daisies bloomed, the last flowers before the winter.
    Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
  • Longley added that algae blooms in these remaining water areas have depleted oxygen levels, resulting in frequent fish kills.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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  • Vitriolic rivalries have blossomed between its astronomers and prominent scientific figures.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 22 June 2025
  • Famous for its photogenic waterfalls and blossoming fruit orchards, the Hardanger region is a favorite among Norwegians for its richness in both natural beauty and cultural heritage.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025

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“Effloresce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effloresce. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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