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: a plant that blooms
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: a person who reaches full competence or maturity
he was a late bloomer as a writer
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[blooming]
: a stupid blunder
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: a costume for women consisting of a skirt over long loose trousers gathered closely about the ankles
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bloomers
ˈblü-mərz 
plural
plural
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: full loose trousers gathered at the knee formerly worn by women for athletics
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: underpants of similar design worn chiefly by girls and women
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Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Because in 2026, bloomers are no longer seen as a naive garment, but as a stylistic statement full of intention.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 31 May 2026
Other looks in Hadid's yacht wardrobe included a steel blue one-piece suit by Miyake Design Studio, a black one-piece swimsuit with a large back cutout and blue trim, and matching Some Bodee bloomers and a ruffled crop top in white.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Even in an era when high school players get greater exposure than ever before, and the best players can command lucrative NIL packages, there is still plenty of room for players who slip through the cracks, for the late bloomers who need a bit more polishing and coaching.
—Teddy Cahill, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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Noun
Saint Catherine’s lace (Eriogonum giganteum) Saint Catherine’s lace is the biggest of more than 250 species of buckwheat native to California, and all of them are summer bloomers.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Because in 2026, bloomers are no longer seen as a naive garment, but as a stylistic statement full of intention.
—Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 31 May 2026
Other looks in Hadid's yacht wardrobe included a steel blue one-piece suit by Miyake Design Studio, a black one-piece swimsuit with a large back cutout and blue trim, and matching Some Bodee bloomers and a ruffled crop top in white.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Even in an era when high school players get greater exposure than ever before, and the best players can command lucrative NIL packages, there is still plenty of room for players who slip through the cracks, for the late bloomers who need a bit more polishing and coaching.
—Teddy Cahill, New York Times, 29 May 2026
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“Bloomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloomer. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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