bloom 1 of 2

noun

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1
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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2
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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3
as in flower
the usually showy plant part that produces seeds the rosebush produces blooms only in midsummer

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bloom

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verb

1
as in to flower
to produce flowers forsythias only bloom at the beginning of spring

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2
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
Noun
In the wake of the peace process, however, the Ark depopulated, leaving but a few residents, who now live in fear of a new plan to flood the Lough in order to rid it of a toxic algae bloom. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Waters are becoming cloudier overall, while harmful algal blooms — measured through chlorophyll a levels — are trending in the wrong direction, the report found. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
In another, Kloak is a handsomely angular man with eyes downcast, ghost-green light blooming from his chest. — Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 When spring rolls back around, the village slowly starts to bloom—figuratively and literally. — Kristin Granero, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bloom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
  1. blooming
  2. blush
  3. flower
  4. blossom
  5. glow
  6. prime
  7. color
  8. flush
Noun
  • To ensure continuous blooming, violets also need to grow in a fertile medium.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2026
  • When blooming slows in the fall, cut back the whole plant to the new basal growth to keep it healthy for spring.
    — Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of blooming
Noun
  • Peak was certainly radiating, thanks to glossy eyelid makeup, rose blush and highlight on her cheeks, and sparkling pink lips.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Lovato and Gomez’s blush duo is now available on Rare’s website.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • The quiet finally let Shevchenko tidy her garden and replant flowers, including tulips.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Pitaya has a fascinating growing process, and the tour offers a closer look at the varieties, plants, and flowers behind the fruit.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of flower
Verb
  • As the company blossomed, Sandy was able to quit her job as a Medicaid specialist and become a full-time employee, documenting their travels with videos and photographs and assisting with social media.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Like an unassuming plant from outer space, Little Shop of Horrors had humble beginnings—but managed to blossom at a surprising rate.
    — Andrew Buss, Vanity Fair, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of blossom
Verb
  • The embers of romance begin to glow as Nora shows Joseph how to embrace the freedom of camp life.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Don’t miss wearable glass costumes, an interactive botanical soundscape, glowing geometric light sanctuaries, and works by Dale Chihuly and other modern masters.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of glow
Noun
  • Nearly all of those 80 teams had a wing player who was either a prolific scorer, an in-his-prime All-Star, an accomplished floor general or a skilled shot creator/late-game assassin.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Nordic communal goal is a focus on holistic well-being that can be sustained over the long term by every individual, from professional athletes in their prime to elders.
    — Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of prime
Noun
  • Drawing upon classic English country house motifs, her own family memories, and the blazing colors of New England fall, the star designer has conjured a series of instant heirlooms.
    — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Friends, family and community members dressed in light blue — Noel’s favorite color — gathered Saturday in Everman for a public vigil honoring 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of color
Verb
  • Showing off his prize porcelain in the studio during his podcast, Cat noted proudly that it had been used and flushed by royalty, including Jim Calhoun, Kevin Ollie and Dan Hurley.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Sheathed in a mahogany crust, my hunk of rib eye is flushed pink.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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