in flower
idiom
: producing flowers : blooming
The bushes should be in flower soon.
These plants are very fragrant when they are in (full) flower.
—sometimes used figurativelyShe entered the movement after it was in full flower.
Examples of in flower in a Sentence
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Where their nests might be located: Bunny nests are usually found in shallow parts of the ground covered by grass or pine needles, so they’re commonly set up in flower beds, garden beds, pine beds, up against homes or in the middle of grassy areas covered with rabbit fur.
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Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
This scene is commonly depicted in art and in flower symbolism – the Germander speedwell is known as Our Lady’s Resting Place.
—Bridget Retzloff, The Conversation, 20 May 2024
The garden is full of color – in flower and foliage – in all seasons.
—Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
The barbed wire has become the thorny vine in flower.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Jan. 2024
Temperature also plays a role in flower bud formation, as discussed below.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023
Arrange the nuts in flower shapes and use a hot glue gun to attach them to a moss wreath (our wreath is accented with grapevine).
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
Light plays an important role in flower bud formation, which is discussed in detail below.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023
Via a show kitchen, diners will be able to watch chefs prepare the tasting menu, inspired by a knotted garden, which is believed to always contain something green, in flower, or eatable.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2023
Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
This scene is commonly depicted in art and in flower symbolism – the Germander speedwell is known as Our Lady’s Resting Place.
—Bridget Retzloff, The Conversation, 20 May 2024
The garden is full of color – in flower and foliage – in all seasons.
—Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
The barbed wire has become the thorny vine in flower.
—Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Jan. 2024
Temperature also plays a role in flower bud formation, as discussed below.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023
Arrange the nuts in flower shapes and use a hot glue gun to attach them to a moss wreath (our wreath is accented with grapevine).
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
Light plays an important role in flower bud formation, which is discussed in detail below.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023
Via a show kitchen, diners will be able to watch chefs prepare the tasting menu, inspired by a knotted garden, which is believed to always contain something green, in flower, or eatable.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2023
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