as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
the florescence of Mayan art in the seventh century a.d.
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Noun
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The vivid hues of wildflowers like mariposa lilies, desert five-spot, and lilac sunbonnets transform Death Valley starting in mid-February, although blooms can last well into the summer months in the park’s higher, cooler elevations.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026 -
But the large sand dunes here (the highest on the Gulf coast) bloom with blue lupine flowers.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Forcing dormancy for eight to 10 weeks in a cool, dry location prior to blooming is also essential.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Fertilizer These plants benefit from a gentle houseplant fertilizer during active growth or blooming.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Florescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/florescence. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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