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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
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Monitor your petunias for pests and pinch off affected blooms.
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Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
27 June 2026
Jill Lawless,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
These cheerful, whimsical blooms will easily fill a bed or corner of your garden during their summer blooming season.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
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Some blooms can be consumed or mixed into elixirs, bringing aesthetic charm, subtle flavor, and wellness benefits to your dishes and routine.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Monitor your petunias for pests and pinch off affected blooms.
—
Abby Monteil,
The Spruce,
27 June 2026
Verb
The city center has boomed, with skyscrapers blooming on vacant post-industrial sites.
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Jill Lawless,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
These cheerful, whimsical blooms will easily fill a bed or corner of your garden during their summer blooming season.
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Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
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These gorgeous hydrangeas feature robust stems, frequent blooming, and enduring flowers superior to other varieties.
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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.
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This set includes three compact makeup palettes with different blush and eyeshadow combos for all kinds of looks.
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In one photo, Hailey modeled a pale blush-pink lingerie set consisting of a triangle bra and matching low-rise briefs.
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The story follows one family who plants bulbs, seeds and seedlings to create a rainbow of blooming flowers.
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Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response.
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Watermelons grow best in planting hills that are 4 to 6 feet apart to give each melon optimum space to blossom.
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Johnson started all 40 games last season, blossoming into a breakout sophomore after a limited freshman year at Illinois, and capped his rise with a double‑double in the championship game.
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The glowing ribbon of the Milky Way tumbles directly through this cosmic triangle before arcing towards the southern horizon, though its diffuse light will be hidden behind a veil of moonlight on the night of the full moon.
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Nobody writes a glowing reference for the person who stole their idea.
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There are outcomes here where Dybantsa averages 30 points and six assists in his prime, providing slightly above-average defense.
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The 29-year-old is a two-time All-Star in his prime and in the midst of one of the best stretches of his career.
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And when Pawlak woke up the next day, the sun was high in the sky and the ocean was the color of dark blue Gatorade.
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Ironically, though, her flushed and rosy cheeks were created with two shades of the Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush — one of which was in her iconic color palette, while the other was actually — gasp!
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But their surge in popularity has coincided with an increase in plumbing issues, because people are flushing them down the toilet.
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Running a short cycle after performing a deep cleaning cycle and hand-detailing the dispensers, gaskets, and filters can help to flush out any lingering residue from the cleaning process.
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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