FLORESCENCE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

florescence

noun

flȯ-ˈre-sᵊn(t)s

Definition of florescence

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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Expect dim conditions to fade leaf patterns and limit blooms or new plantlets.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Oct. 2026
El Niño could be a significant contributor to the growth of harmful algal blooms, according to a 2022 study published in Nature Communications Earth and Environment.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2026

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