48 Synonyms & Antonyms For FLOWER

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Definitions flower [flou-er] / ˈflaʊ ər / NOUN bloom of a plant Synonyms STRONGEST blossom herb perennial vine STRONG annual bud cluster efflorescence floret floweret head inflorescence pompon posy shoot spike spray NOUN best, choicest part Synonyms STRONG cream elite freshness height pick pride prime prize top WEAK finest point greatest point Antonyms STRONG nadir WEAK worst VERB bloom, flourish Synonyms STRONGEST blossom burgeon mature prosper thrive unfold STRONG batten blow effloresce open WEAK outbloom Antonyms STRONGEST shrink WEAK close die droop fade sag shrivel

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Tributes were placed near the scene on Sunday, including flowers and a toy animal, after the cordon was lifted.

From BBC

A police cordon has since been lifted and flowers and a toy animal were left near the Peabody Estate building on Sunday morning.

From BBC

The work is designed to help the hedgerows flourish by encouraging flowering and fruit as well as providing food and shelter for wildlife.

From BBC

The researchers found evidence that certain sequences originated before flowering plants diverged from their non-flowering ancestors more than 400 million years ago.

From Science Daily

Rhodamnia zombi is described as a small to medium sized tree with large dark green leaves, shaggy bark, and fuzzy white flowers.

From Science Daily

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best bloom boom boomed burgeon cream effloresce elites elite figure of speech flourish floret flourished gentility masterpiece masterpieces masterwork maturate mature matures ornament patriciate pick plant posy pride prime prize prizes produces produce prosper prospered ripen societies society strengthen top upper crust

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