- present participle of flower.
flowering
Example Sentences
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Flowering plants have unique genetic advantages over other organisms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Several other Klimt works in Lauder's collection were auctioned at the same event, including Flowering Meadow and Forest Slope at Unterach am Attersee, which fetched between $60m and $80m each.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025
Flowering mango trees can be found throughout the Mexican state of Chiapas.
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2025
Flowering begins late winter, although silvery green foliage adds interest to garden beds and containers throughout the year.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2024
Flowering vines wound along the latticework of the impressive promenade.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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