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noun

ˈflau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce flower (audio)
Definition of flowernext
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as in bloom
the usually showy plant part that produces seeds flowers are always a thoughtful gift

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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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flower

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verb

as in to bloom
to produce flowers the plant will keep flowering if you water it and regularly cut off the dead blossoms

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Recent Examples of flower
Noun
Ava's mother did her hair and makeup while her father, Sean, waited just outside the door with a bouquet of flowers. Need a break? — Kendall Malinchock, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025 The flowers will attract butterflies and beneficial insects. — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
The right analogy for this new ecosystem is not the Parisienne office building filled with administrators, but rather an English garden flowering with variety and alive with species. — John Sviokla, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025 There are certain books that bide their time, like plants, waiting decades to flower. — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flower
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flower
  1. bloom
  2. best
  3. blossom
  4. aristocracy
  5. cream
  6. pink
  7. top
  8. elite
Noun
  • This garden favorite never fails to delight with vibrant, long-lasting blooms that attract an abundance of butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators to the garden.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
  • While their new offerings sync with Spring’s biggest trends, these under-the-radar makers and artists remain committed to crafting garments, accessories, and other fashion accoutrements that last beyond the season of blooms.
    — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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  • Historically, Rose, Whittaker and Willis all own career bests inside the NCAA top five performances of all-time.
    — Cory Mull, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The total for 2024 bests the previous high of $397 million reached in 2009, which was the first season in the new Yankee Stadium and is the last time the Bronx Bombers won the World Series.
    — Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of best
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  • The singer-songwriter added that most of her romantic relationships blossomed from close friendships, and that the concept of a romance that doesn’t come from a friendship or creative partnership boggles her mind.
    — Stephen Daw, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The 'Rosy Delight' selection is the first to blossom in early March.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of blossom
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  • French Aristocracy And Land (18th Century) Before the French Revolution, most agricultural land was owned by the aristocracy.
    — Vitaliy Goncharuk, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The fabric, once a symbol of elite aristocracy, was found in a lead coffin, along with other exceptional artifacts.
    — Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025
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  • Flavors for these treats range from dark chocolate and cookies and cream to ube and matcha.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The newlyweds each changed into a second look for their reception, which was decorated in cream, gold and blue.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of cream
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  • There are a punchy combination of pinks, like fuchsia paired with powder pink and dark lilac, bright blues teamed with pale grey, and a rainbow at Miu Miu with bright green, blue, pink, and sunny yellow.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2025
  • As per usual with Merit, the shade range is exceptional: There are flattering cool pinks, figgy mauves, and rich chocolate browns.
    — Claire Sullivan, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of pink
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  • Encouraging managers to take action on department-specific feedback prevents issues from piling up at the top and makes solutions feel more personal and effective.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • And just before midnight, Duterte was back on a plane – this time bound for the Netherlands in what appeared to be a stunning end to a stormy and violent stint at the top of Philippine politics.
    — Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of top
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  • Chandler is 2-4 with the UFC, but outside his 2022 matchup against a fading Tony Ferguson, the 38-year-old has only faced the elite of the division.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The guest list read like a who’s-who of Houston’s cultural elite.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
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