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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
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Spring has arrived, bringing a super bloom of Easter and spring-related events for all ages.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Grace McCarty, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
The sun is shining, the flowers and trees are blooming, and people are getting outside to enjoy long walks.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
How long does 'peak bloom' last?
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Spring has arrived, bringing a super bloom of Easter and spring-related events for all ages.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
There are still plenty of ways to make your manicure bloom this spring.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
The sun is shining, the flowers and trees are blooming, and people are getting outside to enjoy long walks.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
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Shinobu Imoto from Kochi Meteorological Agency told TBS television that low rainfall during the winter and longer hours of sunshine might have helped the early blooming.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Mixing in a slow-release fertilizer will improve leaf color and blooming.—
Kerry Michaels,
The Spruce,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Potter reboot is a hugely important big bet for HBO, so even this first blush reaction from fans can matter.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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Flush Balm blush in shade Bespoke awakens her cheeks with ease.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
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Bratton-Rodriguez shows us the store's selection of THCA flower, their top seller.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Spring has sprung, birds are singing and flowers are blooming, which can only mean April is arriving.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With the earlier-than-usual springtime weather this year, Talini’s was already replete with blossoming tomato starts in late March.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Through her work, Amon-Higa now watches as bonds blossom daily – like the unexpected relationship between Dakota, a non-verbal boy, and Ginger, an extroverted miniature pig.—
Avani Kumar,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jupiter will appear as a steady star-like object glowing brightly 5 degrees to the lower right of the lunar disk — roughly the width of your three middle fingers held at arm's length against the sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Folks would dip dresses and suits in glowing, phosphorescent paint and wear them around town performing various pranks or artistic displays.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
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The still-green arms on their staff now will be in their respective primes.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Mar. 2026
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But holding onto all its young assets could prove fruitful for the Heat if the whale search ends with Antetokounmpo or another in-his-prime star this summer.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Pakistani weddings are often elaborate, multi-day celebrations that place strong emphasis on visual storytelling, color and cultural symbolism.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Having undergone an extensive 2024 renovation, each of the 259 rooms (including 42 suites) are bright and airy, with textures and colors inspired by the Canadian landscape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Owners are richer than ever and also threatening to flush away the 2027 season if the MLB players union doesn’t agree to a salary cap, putting a dark cloud over the game before the season begins.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Ananda doctors believe that a massage at least every ten days is essential to flush out toxins and stimulate neurotransmitters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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