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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
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Delighting in beautiful rose blooms, and the highlight of spotting lady beetles, birds and other beneficials in the garden who help us with pest management reminds us that all might still be right with the world.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Start with mature plants blooming in April to create an instant impact and extend your flowering season.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The spikes to which Hoyland refers are conical racemes, up to 16 inches long, each of which may bear between 100 and 300 tubular, orange-red blooms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Delighting in beautiful rose blooms, and the highlight of spotting lady beetles, birds and other beneficials in the garden who help us with pest management reminds us that all might still be right with the world.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
The seasons are such that the plants die and bloom in quick succession.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Start with mature plants blooming in April to create an instant impact and extend your flowering season.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
Noun
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The Pink Moon's name comes from the blooming of a wildflower called ground phlox.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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The name comes from seasonal traditions, particularly the blooming of a North American wildflower known as creeping phlox, or moss pink, which flowers at this time of year.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Rare Beauty shook up the cosmetics industry with its viral liquid blush.—
Elizabeth Denton,
Allure,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cobalt, as seen at Versace, and red, at Kallmeyer, bring a confident jolt of color, while pastels, like lavender (as seen at Chloé), blush pink, and soft blue offer a softer way to tap into the trend alongside staple neutrals.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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Dotting the center of the flower in the same color as the pink tip creates a cohesive finish.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Morgan Family Foundation, The Jemicy School, Calvert Hall’s La Salle Program, or The ALS 100, an annual endurance golf fundraiser for ALS research.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2026
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Reaves has blossomed into an elite NBA scorer and remained a vital offensive option alongside Doncic and LeBron James this season during the Lakers' run to the Pacific Division title.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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When his longtime friend, Tom O'Donnell, called to check in, a romance blossomed — and Alexander and O'Donnell began dating.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of monarch butterflies are painted across the translucent panels, and when sunlight shines through, the structure glows in rich amber tones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Steinfeld glowed in a gorgeous peachy-pink Prada gown covered in silver studs.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Living in a seemingly perpetual athletic prime between the two generations, Caldwell would likely climb to the Moon if such a feat were possible.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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With Micah Parsons no longer on the roster and a desperate need for edge rush juice, Crosby, at the height of his 28‑year‑old prime, represented, at least theoretically, a transformative addition.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The 106 rooms were given an autumnal, woody touch with a period-appropriate color palette—dull green, bronze, chocolatey brown, ochre, dusty white and terracotta—that feels at once fresh and nostalgic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Glover is the first person of color to fly to the moon.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Typically, people are advised to stay out of the water for 48 to 72 hours after the last rainfall so the water can be flushed by the tides.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Once unfolded, water — potentially mixed with local dirt — would be flushed through the compartments.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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