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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
But, within weeks of the project originally reaching completion last month, the water was beset by an algae bloom and pieces of the new coating appeared to be peeling off the bottom. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Covering an enormous wall with its many different shapes and colored blooms. — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Verb
Owners Ted and Kris Grinter plan to plant the seeds next week, and the flowers will bloom in August and September. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 The story follows one family who plants bulbs, seeds and seedlings to create a rainbow of blooming flowers. — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 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
  • These gorgeous hydrangeas feature robust stems, frequent blooming, and enduring flowers superior to other varieties.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
Definition of blooming
Noun
  • Armani Beauty Vittoria Ceretti isn’t gatekeeping the beauty secrets she’s learned from sitting in the chairs of some of the best makeup artists in the world, starting with how to apply blush.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Expect the market to struggle at first blush as all the news and financial figures cross the wires within a two-hour time span and investors try to figure out who is doing well.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 10 July 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • Since then, Reichardt has watched birds, flowers, a sea of green shrubs and baby conifers fill in the moonscape.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Soho lofts and prewar buildings with smaller flowers in Lower Manhattan are both easier to deal with, Marvel said to CNN via email.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of flower
Verb
  • What began as a Christmas gift distribution for farmworker children has now blossomed into an ongoing effort to better the lives of farmworkers by churches in San Jose.
    — Eliana Aguilar, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • The connection ultimately blossomed into a close friendship that helped Neilson raise more than $300,000 for women’s Alzheimer’s research.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Definition of blossom
Verb
  • Hathaway glowed in an embellished Marc by Marc Jacobs mini dress and Miu Miu platform heels, per the HuffPost.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Water off the coast of North Carolina sometimes glows blue, but the light can be hard to find.
    — Eva Flowe July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of glow
Noun
  • That combination is why College Football 27 reads as the high point of EA's football resurgence, the same late-prime form that carried its recent UFC entry.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • Butler was the Warriors’ big swing — a last hope — to salvage the end of Curry’s prime.
    — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of prime
Noun
  • The campaign features three colorful and pink-hued drinks inspired by the vibrant hair colors and Snapchat filters that defined the era which ran from roughly 2014 through 2016.
    — Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • All entries will be evaluated based on creativity, distinctive color or music identity, and an understanding of global music trends.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of color
Verb
  • Being patient gives the enzymes time to break the bond between the stain and the fibers, so the stain can be flushed away during the laundry cycle.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • If the signal is red, the swimming spots are out of bounds for a day or two while the river flushes itself out.
    — Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
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