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as in blossoms
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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as in leaves
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 flowers
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
That included a bronze octagonal mirror decorated with flowers and birds, a gold hairpin, and a gold comb exhibiting rich detail-work with filigree and granulation.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Only Murders in the Building nominee Selena Gomez wowed in a custom velvet bustier Chanel dress embellished with white flowers made of feathers, silk chiffon and silk organza that took 323 hours to make while on a date night with husband Benny Blanco.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Romantic and oh-so sheer, the flowers cover Lawrence in an elegant and subtle way, leaving just enough to the imagination.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026
Only Murders in the Building lead actress Selena Gomez wore a custom long black velvet bustier dress from Chanel, embellished with white flowers made of feathers, silk chiffon, and silk organza, which took over 323 hours to make.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Salaam traces her first lessons back to childhood, watching her mother arrange flowers for friends and for the Muslim community.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2026
Contemplating passing seasons and dead flowers, Weir’s deep, lava lamp-like flow of a vocal is as sadly ruminative as Barlow’s lyrics.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Another volunteer offered Goodwin a bouquet of flowers that still had a day or two of life in them.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2025
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The nude mesh dress was strategically embroidered with pale pink flowers and sage green leaves, which bloomed over her body and around the hemline.
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Bark, blooms, fruits, and seeds all play a role, while fall foliage adds a riot of seasonal color.—
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The plant can put on eight feet of growth in a single year and produces a plethora of six-inch-diameter blooms.—
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The 7-footer has been great for San Antonio after signing a four-year, $41 million contract this past summer, averaging personal bests in points, rebounds, assists and blocks per game.—
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Cameron Boozer had 17 points and season-bests in assists with nine and steals with four for Duke (13-1, 2-0).—
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Their love blossoms juts as the first Sharknado comes out of the ocean.—
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Warmer pinks are said to increase energy and motivation, while pastels (like Foxglove C2-512, a sorbet shade that leans towards a rosy peach) bring a relaxing feel to a space.—
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Soft pinks work, but bubblegum shades—and bold reds—are too intense for bedrooms.—
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They can easily be transitioned from lounging at home to a street-ready outfit or casual traveling, as the stripes can be mixed and matched with a wide range of tops like blazers, denim jackets, and simple tees—all without looking sloppy.—
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Keep browsing for discounts on other product categories as well, including sweaters, coats, tops, skirts, and more.—
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For an instant glass-like glow, bouncy hydration, and firmer skin over time, shop the Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream at Amazon for $15 and more collagen creams, below.—
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Chalky or greasy creams were unacceptable.—
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The representative-elect emigrated from Carolina, Puerto Rico to New Britain in 1994, settling in a House district that now is 56% Latino.—
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New York’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, plans to absorb individual costs into the collective life of the city, but whether that will be enough is an open question.—
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The suit also highlights the duo’s enduring influence, noting that their recordings have earned millions in royalties and sync deals over the years and continue to resonate with new generations of fans.—
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The industry paid $27 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in 2025 — the second-highest total in state history, according to the group’s annual energy and economic report.—
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“Flowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowers. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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