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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
Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
For example, on Mother’s Day, Sam’s Club kept the prices of flowers the same.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 June 2025
This perennial is drought tolerant and has a very long bloom time, flowering all summer long.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
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Noun
The fountain takes on various colors, including green and purple, as if magically cycling through new kinds of flowers in the same pot.
—Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
For example, on Mother’s Day, Sam’s Club kept the prices of flowers the same.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Verb
His last screen role, as Pete Baylor seasons 2 and 3 of Netflix's Manifest, was his largest, the culmination of a career that was only just beginning to flower.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 June 2025
This perennial is drought tolerant and has a very long bloom time, flowering all summer long.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
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Massive seaweed blooms now plague Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Caribbean.—
Marc Benioff,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Tiny yellow stamens inside the blooms create a lovely contrast.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
Noun
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On this trip, there would be no time for work anxieties or type-A chasing of personal bests.—
Kathy Roberson,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
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Profar had career bests in average (.280), OBP (.380) and slugging percentage (.459) in 2024 for San Diego.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Vitriolic rivalries have blossomed between its astronomers and prominent scientific figures.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 June 2025
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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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According to Back, this intellectual aristocracy persisted until the dilution of Bloomsbury by new members from outside the family lineage.—
Jenny Noyce,
JSTOR Daily,
14 May 2025
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The landed aristocracy of Great Britain long ago discovered that to be a way to keep their inheritance intact.—
Miami Herasld Archives,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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Instead of applying an anti-aging serum and following up with your favorite night cream, this Blithe serum features a hybrid formula that combines both steps into one.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Barrier repair creams with ceramides, cholesterol or fatty acids, or formulas with peptide and growth factor will also aid in skin nourishment and renewal.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
22 June 2025
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Sunset blush: Inspired by the fiery hues of the sky just before twilight, this blush style combines the warmth of orange with the radiance of pink for a sweet glow.—
Jeanne Ballion,
Vogue,
18 June 2025
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For instance, there are strong pinks from the bloodleaf (Iresine rhizomatosa) and the ‘Electric Pink’ cabbage palm (Cordyline banksia), and deep purple from Joyful Jasper, a rhizomatous begonia (Begonia ‘Joyful Jasper’).—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Yet many men, in pursuit of growth and achievement, entirely sacrifice their hobbies, passions, and relationships, only to arrive at the top with fractured lives.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Sitting at the top are Manchester City, the only club to exceed $50m so far.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The area became favored by the elite when the Rockefellers purchased land there in the 1960s.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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But he is despised by Thailand’s powerful elites, who saw his rule as corrupt, authoritarian and socially destabilizing.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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“Flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flower. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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