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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
Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Light bloom is kept to a minimum when viewing the screen straight-on, whereas slight auras from the edges of objects can be seen when watching these shots off-angle.
—PC Magazine, 28 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
According to the California Ocean Protection Council, algae blooms occurred in 2015, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Light bloom is kept to a minimum when viewing the screen straight-on, whereas slight auras from the edges of objects can be seen when watching these shots off-angle.
—PC Magazine, 28 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Many of us are planting flowers, prepping gardens, and refilling bird feeders.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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Each year, people prepare cards, flowers, gifts, and brunches to commemorate mothers in a holiday that has a rich and controversial history.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The candle has notes of yuzu, peach, and mango blended with floral scents of jasmine, and mango blossom.—
Nora Colomer
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2 May 2025
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How Anthony Edwards has blossomed as a leader, not just as a player Cavaliers-Pacers preview: What if Cleveland’s Darius Garland isn’t ready for Game 1?—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 May 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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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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There was so much on the line for Colorado — another year of Nathan MacKinnon’s prime potentially wasted, another series of future-mortgaging win-now moves potentially squandered, another step closer to being one-Cup wonders potentially taken.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Some of Tampa Bay’s biggest names are no longer in their prime, and even a minuscule dip in ability makes a difference in this type of series.—
John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Ford will offer the 2025 Super Duty in two new exterior colors: Avalanche and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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While last year was all about her brass-less blonde hair color, there’s a new style in town for her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit 32-stop roll out.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The river bends picturesquely; the skies flush with sunset pinks; the forests remain untamed.—
Petala Ironcloud,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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At rescue facilities, marine biologists attempt to flush out the toxins using fluid therapy.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Sour cream: Complements the cream cheese base and adds some brightness and tang for a dynamic, fresh flavor.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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Amidst such a torrent of fascist chaos, the brightness and backbone of Real Women Have Curves feel bracing.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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