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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
Both pieces featured the same pattern, which was wholly evocative of springtime thanks to the mixture of white and green tones.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
Hadid makes enough light cashmere knits in a variety of colors with Guest in Residence to add some prep to your springtime step.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
Here’s what to know about the upcoming celestial sights:
When to watch Lyrid meteor shower in California
In April, Earth will cross through paths of comet dust that comprise a springtime meteor shower, the Lyrids.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Little ones can also get creative with Easter crafts led by the local library, while the Del Mar Foundation provides baskets, eggs and springtime décor.
Plaza restaurants and shops will be part of the celebration, too.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025
Hadid makes enough light cashmere knits in a variety of colors with Guest in Residence to add some prep to your springtime step.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2025
Here’s what to know about the upcoming celestial sights:
When to watch Lyrid meteor shower in California
In April, Earth will cross through paths of comet dust that comprise a springtime meteor shower, the Lyrids.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Little ones can also get creative with Easter crafts led by the local library, while the Del Mar Foundation provides baskets, eggs and springtime décor.
Plaza restaurants and shops will be part of the celebration, too.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for springtime
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Many, like Cardenas, plan pivotal life events around the fleeting and finicky peak bloom period when more than 70% of the flowers are open and the area is awash in a pink glow.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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With the combination of perfect spring weather, cherry blossoms reaching peak bloom, the kite festival and a Nationals day game, Washington was positively bursting this weekend.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
31 Mar. 2025
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The fires were personal for Scott — his fiancée Zooey Deschanel’s childhood home in the Palisades burned.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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The entire weekend benefitted First Serve USA, a charity dedicated to empowering youth through education, life skills, training and mentorship.—
Linda Marx,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In July last year, Spanish brand Mango launched a campaign generated entirely by AI to promote a new collection of its youth range.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Springtime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springtime. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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