EFFLORESCENCE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

efflorescence

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Definition of efflorescence

as in flowering

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Recent Examples of efflorescence On some level, declines in traditional reading are connected to the efflorescence of information in the digital age. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 17 June 2025 What emerged from this great leap backward was a diverse efflorescence of art that directly addressed the very things the church ignored. — Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025 Beginning in the late ’80s, an efflorescence of truth under the leaders Mikhail Gorbachev and Boris Yeltsin had revealed the full extent of the Soviet Union’s horrific crimes against its own citizens. — Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024 With the efflorescence of Christianity, a religion rooted in the Old Testament, through the Septuagint, knowledge of the temple spread. — Lynn Whidden, Scientific American, 26 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for efflorescence

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The early-season flowering bulb, which is a genus in the Iridaceae (iris) family, is known for its ability to bloom in late winter and early spring.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
His flowering is optimal for someone who hosts a show called The Reluctant Traveler, and Levy and director David Brindley both agree that the comedian’s hesitations have waned — at least a little.

— Matthew Jacobs, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of flowering

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For large, mature plants, dividing can also help support vigorous blooming, as overcrowding can negatively impact the plant’s ability to develop blooms.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 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

Definition of blooming

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The eight-acre property is located on the edge of Frenchman Bay, with beautiful water views, blossoming gardens, and tranquil lawns.

— Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Companion planting and creating fruit tree guilds to make sure sufficient pollinators are around during blossoming time.

— Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 23 July 2026

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