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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
Shawna Chen, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
Where have all those flowers gone? Follow me on LinkedIn.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
The significant amount of pollen which accumulates on the wolves’ muzzles — and the fact that some individuals were seen visiting up to 30 different blooms in a single foray — could mean the wolves help pollinate the plant by transporting pollen from flower to flower, according to Sillero.
—Alex Rodway, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Chinese New Year Flower Market Fair: Prepare for the new lunar year with your pick of flowers and fruits.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 23 Jan. 2025
Where have all those flowers gone? Follow me on LinkedIn.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Some varieties in the sasanqua genus started to flower in October and should continue through early winter.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
The significant amount of pollen which accumulates on the wolves’ muzzles — and the fact that some individuals were seen visiting up to 30 different blooms in a single foray — could mean the wolves help pollinate the plant by transporting pollen from flower to flower, according to Sillero.
—Alex Rodway, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
Noun
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Two-inch blooms cover compact 12-inch-high mounded plants.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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The crape myrtles usually resume growth in spring and produce lots of blooms.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Jan. 2025
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Jackson notched career bests with 4,172 passing yards, 41 passing touchdowns and four interceptions (among full seasons as the starter).—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Coach Sean McVay did not suspend Robinson, who has 31 receptions and career bests of 505 yards and seven touchdowns.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In Okinawa, the 2025 season runs from late January to early February, promising picturesque festival displays, Hanami (cherry blossom viewing picnics), tea ceremonies and less crowds.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The pair's friendship blossomed into romance in high school.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Greek philosopher Aristotle used the term to describe the rule of aristocracy, or elite powerful societal class, according to National Geographic.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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As in all Hermès product categories, the equestrian theme runs throughout, reflecting the brand’s roots as a saddler to Parisian aristocracy.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
21 Nov. 2024
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The menswear offering will feature bold and masculine colors such as burgundy, gray, camel, cognac, chocolate, peacock blue, cream and military green.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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Stir in cream; cook, stirring constantly, until heated through, about 1 minute.—
Renu Dhar,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2025
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Think French manicures, chrome, and abstract nail art in shades of pastel or gradients of pink.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
16 Jan. 2025
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From the blues and golds of the breathtaking Southern Ring Nebula to the pinks, oranges and purples of the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant, James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) images render the universe in brilliant color.—
Rebecca Sohn,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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This year’s list lacks some of the sizzle of last year’s, even if several of the guys at the top of it ended up elsewhere.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, as tends to happen with private-detective work, my quotidian marital investigation has inadvertently led me to uncover a larger conspiracy that goes all the way to the top.—
Graham Techler,
The New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2025
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Cam has been an exceptional, an elite, Miami Hurricane.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Mar-a-Lago meeting dominated the conversation on Media Twitter/X, catching the industry elite off guard and leaving many MSNBC viewers feeling betrayed.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flower. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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