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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
John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
Pressing fresh flowers is a great way to provide material for decoration ideas.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
Robert J. Stephens, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
Mums are easy to care for but require regular watering to keep them flowering for many weeks.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024
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In lieu of flowers, and to honor Husted’s love of dogs, his family asked that any donations be made to Safe Harbor Lab Rescue (safeharborlabrescue.org).
—John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
Pressing fresh flowers is a great way to provide material for decoration ideas.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
Verb
Just at that moment, Shiva appeared from the light and cursed both Brahma and the ketaki flower for their dishonesty.
—Robert J. Stephens, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
Mums are easy to care for but require regular watering to keep them flowering for many weeks.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2024
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Lego Icons Orchid Building Set Put together this 608-piece kit and watch these pretty blooms come to life.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Hop aboard for music, history and that namesake beer Get the feel of a fireplace without the flames Former Man United midfielder Marouane Fellaini retiring from soccer after 18-year career For big rose blooms, depend on fertilizer’s big three Can Trump be on the ballot?San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
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Williams, 27, played a career-low 10 games for the Storm last season, but her 8.4 points and 3.8 assists are career bests.Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
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Despite missing that chunk of the season, Nichushkin finished with 28 goals and 53 points in 54 games — both new personal bests.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rock Bottom found a new home, recruited new members, and, for a time, blossomed.Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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And not everybody’s roots blossom and grow strongly and healthily.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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Not the European aristocracy, which surrendered much of its wealth to industrialization and estate taxes.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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The sport has been a part of the Black middle class and aristocracy since 1890, when the leaders of Tuskegee University in Alabama, an HBCU co-founded in 1881 by Dr. Booker T. Washington, built a tennis court on its grounds.Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
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The rich gel-like cream absorbs instantly while leaving your skin feeling fresh and comfortable.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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Residents can choose green or cream lacquer cabinetry and brass hardware is used throughout.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2024
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Bright pinks, yellows and oranges, and cream are featured in the brand's marketing and messaging.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Choose from four shades: Pink Pop (classic pink), Peach Pop (peachy-nude), and Dream Pop (cherry-pink cross).Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
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Lower corporate taxes, and big new tariffs Cutting corporate tax rates is also at the top of Trump’s agenda.Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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The seams are covered on the top and bottom, so there’s no irritation.Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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Guardiola has won a remarkable 18 trophies – including a historic treble of the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup in 2023 – during his tenure, overseeing the club’s transition from wealthy challenger to part of soccer’s elite.Jamie Barton, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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His memoir illustrated some of the working class frustrations that led to Trump's first victory in 2016, and laid the groundwork for issues that would become central to his politics today – criticism of foreign intervention, free trade policies and betrayal by America’s elites.Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flower. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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