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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
Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
View the photo gallery to see the most vibrant orchid displays and rare blooms from this year’s exhibition.
—Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Some plants, like woodland spring ephemerals, have adapted to bloom before larger trees leaf out and block the sun.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
But the discharges also can overwhelm the delicate estuaries east and west of the state’s largest lake and, during the warm summer months, spread blooms of toxic algae, an issue that has become more persistent in recent years.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
View the photo gallery to see the most vibrant orchid displays and rare blooms from this year’s exhibition.
—Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
The new stems that sprout this spring will not develop flower buds in time to bloom this year.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Some plants, like woodland spring ephemerals, have adapted to bloom before larger trees leaf out and block the sun.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
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Fertilizer These plants benefit from a gentle houseplant fertilizer during active growth or blooming.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Repotting is a necessary step in its care to encourage healthy growth and regular blooming.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the clip, Jenner sported a white plunging bra top, as well as tan eyeshadow, pops of pink blush, and nude lip liner.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Barbie pink blush was the natural couple to her new, custom Barbie blonde hair installed by HTX celebrity hairstylist Micah and styled by Tai Simon.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Jan. 2026
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Plant diseases and pests can be spread by reusing dirty flower pots.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pale pink flower clusters that appear on the light green foliage in summer, slightly earlier than other sedum varieties.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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What started as a local story blossomed into a national one.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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July will be a particularly lucky time for me, filled with abundance—and hopefully opportunities for love to blossom.—
Rebecca Fearn,
SELF,
8 Jan. 2026
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But at no time was her skin not glowing through.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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That's when the stars will really be glowing.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Jan. 2026
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But will those players arrive (and contribute) in time to match up with Larkin and DeBrincat’s prime?—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Signs your pears are moving past their prime include overall softness, yellowing in green varieties, brown spots, and even fruit flies.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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From color-coding to elaborate labeling systems, the videos are addictive to watch and often go viral for their satisfying aesthetics (or, in some cases, ASMR).—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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These durable, waterproof luggage sleeves fit squarely over your suitcase in order to protect its shell from scuffs, bumps, and scrapes, all while allowing the color of your luggage to show through.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps a championship will be needed to fully flush the frustration of 20 years of underachievement.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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After about three hours of trying to get Alas to surrender, officers used a water hose from an armored vehicle to flush him out.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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