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as in blooming
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
a handsome young man in the full bloom of youth
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as in blush
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
after a snowball fight, she came inside with a bloom on her cheeks
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as in to blush
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
she arrived at the house, blooming from her vigorous walk
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Recent Examples of bloom
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Celebrate the fragrant blooms at the annual Sequim Lavender Festival in July.
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Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Jill Lawless,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
These cheerful, whimsical blooms will easily fill a bed or corner of your garden during their summer blooming season.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
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When the larger dahlias are in bloom, the snapdragons will be fading a bit, and can be trimmed back if needed.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Celebrate the fragrant blooms at the annual Sequim Lavender Festival in July.
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Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
Verb
The city center has boomed, with skyscrapers blooming on vacant post-industrial sites.
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Jill Lawless,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
These cheerful, whimsical blooms will easily fill a bed or corner of your garden during their summer blooming season.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
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How to Care for Container Roses Roses need adequate sunlight, well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and regular fertilization to encourage growth and healthy annual blooming.
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Gardenias require four to six hours of sun for optimal blooming.
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This set includes three compact makeup palettes with different blush and eyeshadow combos for all kinds of looks.
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In one photo, Hailey modeled a pale blush-pink lingerie set consisting of a triangle bra and matching low-rise briefs.
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Better yet, soothing ingredients like chamomile flower water and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid keep skin feeling comfortable, so your complexion looks fresh—not overly matte.
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The pictures Cooley took on Ragusa’s property were of rows of pink and purple native flowers and sunflowers set amid city lights and a dreamy sunset.
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Where to eat Vaudin says that the island’s food scene, once dominated by tourist traps, has slowly blossomed.
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Past the saloon doors, visitors will find a mechanical bull, a dog park and an array of blossoming flowers and towering greenery available for purchase before catching a glimpse of stretching farmland.
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Akin to a snake shedding its skin, the TikToker would peel the finished mask from their face to reveal a bouncy, glowing complexion.
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As far as Lendeborg’s on-the-court fit with the Warriors, Butler gave a glowing assessment.
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There are outcomes here where Dybantsa averages 30 points and six assists in his prime, providing slightly above-average defense.
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The 29-year-old is a two-time All-Star in his prime and in the midst of one of the best stretches of his career.
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Incumbents have run on the perception that the transplants who have moved into working-class neighborhoods are pushing residents out while imposing their politics on more moderate communities of color.
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Smoke particles scatter sunlight, often creating deeper orange and red colors near the horizon.
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But their surge in popularity has coincided with an increase in plumbing issues, because people are flushing them down the toilet.
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Running a short cycle after performing a deep cleaning cycle and hand-detailing the dispensers, gaskets, and filters can help to flush out any lingering residue from the cleaning process.
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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