SPRINGTIME Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

springtime

noun

ˈspriŋ-ˌtīm

Definition of springtime

as in bloom

a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement a springtime of entrepreneurship in the old Soviet bloc after the fall of the Iron Curtain

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as in childhood

the state or time of being a child a man in the winter of his life reminiscing about his springtime and wondering where all the years went

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Recent Examples of springtime The luxe mix of bergamot, rose, and patchouli reminded me of a springtime garden. — Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 28 July 2026 Making things more dangerous, the last two years have seen lots of rain during springtime across southern Europe, followed by long dry-spells in summer. — Gerry Hadden, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026 Neese recommends leaning into springtime planting instead of leaping in headfirst. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 15 July 2026 Native plants, open trails, and seasonal blooms (especially beautiful in springtime) showcase the Texas Hill Country at its most photogenic. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for springtime

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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 bloom

Noun

The irony is that in making an American childhood, Jewish creators were also injecting Jewish sensibility into the mainstream.

— Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Following his 2019 essay for the New Yorker, Murakami recounts a compelling history of fatherhood, family and obligation, transforming an uncanny childhood memory into a deeply personal history.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of childhood

Noun

Cutting back is done in mid-summer when foliage looks ragged and blooming slows to increase plant vigor, control height, and encourage a second flush of blooms.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026
Once blooms fade, seeds eventually begin to form, the plant becomes leggy, and blooming slows.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

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Noun

For example, Panda Cares, the company’s charitable arm, has raised more than $455 million since 1999 to support youth health and education.

— True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Currently, the office focuses on vulnerable populations like LGBTQ+ people, Indigenous youth, seniors, and veterans.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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