flowers 1 of 2

noun

plural of flower
1
as in blooms
the usually showy plant part that produces seeds flowers are always a thoughtful gift

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2
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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3
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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flowers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of flower
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
Noun
Summertime is high season for garden flowers, but their color and vibrancy fades as the growing season winds down in fall. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 And, when Malika’s dentist beau sends her flowers, Khloé opines (over FaceTime, naturally) that the bouquet is too small and therefore cheap. — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026 Immediately after the news broke, people began gathering in the square in front of the royal palace in Oslo, bringing flowers and rallying in memory of their king. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026 Mike’s team has sent condolence cards to other schools, while mascots including Bevo and Ralphie have sent flowers and messages to LSU. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 While many crops are winding down in October and November, saffron flowers begin to emerge. — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 People are being invited into my world by putting on their outfits and their flowers and the glitter and the colors. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026 Gleaming marble basins filled with floating flowers sit comfortably with antique stone tubs that used to hold olive oil back in the day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 The display is unforgettable and, for a bonus, flowers are fragrant, especially at night, so as to attract pollinating hawk moths. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
This plant flowers year-round and, like all abutilon cultivars, is not water needy. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowers
  1. blooms
  2. best
  3. blossoms
  4. pinks
  5. tops
  6. creams
  7. elect
  8. royalties
Noun
  • Lavender Lavender is a popular garden perennial for its pleasantly calming fragrance and profuse purple blooms.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The marsh was built in the 1990s to naturally clean dry-weather urban runoff from San Diego Creek and address the algae blooms that once existed in Upper Newport Bay, according to the water district’s website.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of blooms
Noun
  • Benton had career bests in tackles (51), tackles for loss (6) and sacks (5 1/2) while helping the Steelers to the AFC North title.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • With the three-row Kia Sorento, the Hyundai Palisade retains the South Korean brands’ 10-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty, both segment and industry bests.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of best
Verb
  • Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.
    — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The first season is set in Texas from 1993 to 1995 and follows a socially awkward teen girl (Chiara Aurelia) who suddenly blossoms and rises in the social ranks after a popular classmate (Olivia Holt) disappears.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Definition of blossoms
Noun
  • Also fanning himself was David González, whose abanico featured pinks, purples and reds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Featuring warm neutrals, earthy tones, muted pinks, clay hues, and airy blues, the palette includes shades inspired by nature—from sandy beaches to golden autumn leaves.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pinks
Noun
  • The orange and red blobs in the satellite view above show storms with the coldest and tallest cloud tops that are likely raining.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Cover loosely with cloths and let rise again; when dough has risen, place pans in preheated 350-degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until tops of loaves are light brown.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tops
Noun
  • Data from Circana shows that during the first half of the year, eaux de parfum saw the strongest performance, though on the other end of the pricing and intensity spectrum, so did ancillary products like soaps, creams and shower gels.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of creams and balms that temporarily relieve the itch, this inconspicuous tool uses suction to directly remove insect venom, stingers, and saliva from the bite site.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of creams
Noun
  • The governor-elect faced a fight over removing Nick Balletto, who had initially been dismissive of Lamont as a candidate, as the Democratic state chair.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026
  • With energy prices moving higher in July so far, and recent strong statements on fighting inflation, markets see broadly a 1 in 3 chance that the FOMC elects to increase rates in July.
    — Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of elect
Noun
  • But the relationship turned litigious when Wagoner sued her in 1979 for millions in management fees and royalties.
    — Kristin M. Hall, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But that would have meant Parton relinquishing half the publishing rights and therefore half the royalties.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of royalties

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“Flowers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowers. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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