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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
Nola Pfau, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
Feed roses to encourage continuous blooms throughout the season.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
Those Sweet Magnolias will continue to bloom, now that the Netflix charmer has been officially renewed for Season 5.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
All four of the leads’ solo shows would go on to have additional seasons, but the bloom was off the rose by that point.
—Nola Pfau, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
Feed roses to encourage continuous blooms throughout the season.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Partners of the West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Network are receiving 100 calls a day on average for reports of animals poisoned by the toxic algae bloom, according to NOAA.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2025
Those Sweet Magnolias will continue to bloom, now that the Netflix charmer has been officially renewed for Season 5.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
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Tracee Ellis Ross’s hot pink lipstick was faded onto her cheeks as blush, while her signature blunt cut ponytail meant seriously playful business.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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And while liquid blush has been the trending product of choice, powder blush can actually help set your makeup to stay, while contouring your cheekbones just as well.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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In the summer, pollinators love the flowers, and understandably so – bean flowers not only signal the coming produce but are also eye-catching.—
Abigayle Ward,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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Harvey’s recurring motifs, or obsessions, are well-trodden, and not just in photography but in literature, too: flowers, children, food, nature, interiors.—
Ocean Vuong,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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Graham was awarded the Outland Trophy – given to the best offensive or defensive lineman in college – last year having blossomed into a player with all the aspects needed to succeed in the NFL.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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To many on the outside, Real Betis is worth discussing for one reason: Antony, the brilliance back in his game, is blossoming there after two-and-a-half years of struggle with Manchester United.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The glowing pink nebula and snakelike dark clouds are the remnant of the birth site of the stars in the cluster.—
Alan Taylor,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
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With its lightweight texture, glowing finish, and ability to safeguard against sun damage and hyperpigmentation, this has all the makings of a universally appealing sunscreen—and has quickly become a staple in my skin-care rotation.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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There is no question Chavez Jr. is far past his prime.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Toronto Maple Leafs 2024-25 stats: 26 goals, 99 points Current contract: 6 years, $65.4 million On pace for the first 100-point season of his NHL career, Marner represents the kind of blue-chip player that rarely hits the open market in his prime.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Research on atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, suggests that people of color, including South Asian individuals like Roy, as well as Black and Latinx folks, may have more severe and persistent eczema.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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How to connect the color palette with your home Every room is different, and choice of color should be influenced by the particular conditions of the space: how the color functions, the room’s architecture, and where exactly the color is used.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Toilets release a plume into the air when they’re flushed.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Drain and flush again before refilling with fresh water for use.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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On those nights, the moon will be at 40% brightness, which may interfere with viewing, according to the American Meteor Society.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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In our test, which involves playing a YouTube video on a loop with the screen at full brightness, the phone lasted 16 hours and 6 minutes on a single charge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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