floriferous

adjective

Definition of floriferousnext
as in abloom

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Recent Examples of floriferous Ironically enough, one of the most floriferous plants for growing in the shade is abutilon, especially the hybrids, known as flowering maple on account of its palmate, pointed foliage. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026 The cross produced Rosa ‘KORbin’, a very healthy floriferous floribunda that bloomed in large clusters of medium-size lightly double, white flowers. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025 Shimmering olive trees underplanted with fragrant floriferous white Atlas rose bushes encircle an expansive pool. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2024 This trio combines floriferous 'Superbells Dreamsicle' calibrachoa, the fragrant 'Snow Princess' sweet alyssum, and cool-weather 'Sunsatia Lemon' nemesia. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for floriferous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floriferous
  1. flowered
  2. floral
Adjective
  • At the Bruce McKittrick Rare Books Booth, all the purveyors wear flowered headbands.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
  • Traditionally used in flower beds, borders, and containers, mounding wave varieties and smaller flowered superbells will put out consistent flowers in all colors from early spring until first frost.
    — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of flowered
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  • The white floral print channels the actress’s effortless aesthetic, and the easy-to-style design can be paired with tank tops, T-shirts, or even worn as a strapless swimsuit cover-up for beach days and vacations.
    — Taylor Jean Stephan, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Gomez wore the floral LBD while applying what appeared to be an unreleased lip product from her own brand, Rare Beauty.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 July 2026
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“Floriferous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floriferous. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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