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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
New York Times, 31 May 2026
Zones: 3 to 9 Size: 24 to 48 inches tall x 24 to 36 inches wide
Care requirements: Full to partial sun; well-draining soil
Love vivid blooms?
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Now two years removed from a one-year hiatus in the KBO, Young could be a late-blooming breakout if this combination of skills holds into the summer.
—John Laghezza, New York Times, 12 June 2026
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Noun
This happens especially in the hot summer months, when algae blooms are prevalent.
—New York Times, 31 May 2026
Zones: 3 to 9 Size: 24 to 48 inches tall x 24 to 36 inches wide
Care requirements: Full to partial sun; well-draining soil
Love vivid blooms?
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Verb
For the occasion, Swift wore a Givenchy by Sarah Burton gown, where flowers bloomed on the dress against a black background.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Now two years removed from a one-year hiatus in the KBO, Young could be a late-blooming breakout if this combination of skills holds into the summer.
—John Laghezza, New York Times, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
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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.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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Gardenias require four to six hours of sun for optimal blooming.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Dreamstick Cream Blush is a lightweight, buildable cream blush designed to give a fresh, radiant flush.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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Given this is one of the lower profile group stage matches taking place in Miami, with the headliners being Colombia-Portugal and Brazil-Scotland, an attendance of over 62,000 is somewhat impressive and spares FIFA’s blushes in the context of how many empty seats there were in the first half.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The sit-down reception is swift, and the flower displays are out of this world.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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Potassium uptake actually starts about 2 weeks before the first flowers are visible.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Completed in 2018, the Queen’s Window depicts a landscape of blossoming hawthorn trees in hues of blue, green, yellow, orange, pink and red.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Welcome to the start of the 2026 offseason for all intents and purposes, when chatter begins at a murmur before blossoming into a crescendo.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, wildlife biologist Forrest Galante embarks on a nationwide quest to find the nation’s most bizarre and dangerous alien sharks – from glowing swell sharks to elusive sawfish – proving the ultimate shark adventure is right here at home.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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The speakeasy-style room glows with a gold-leaf ceiling, ochre velvet sofas, and an extravagant cocktail menu.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Naturally, all eyes will be on Messi, even if the Argentinian is not remotely close to his prime.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Marcelo Bielsa's squad features a blend of experienced veterans and players in their prime, headlined by Valverde, striker Darwin Núñez and midfielder Manuel Ugarte.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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These colors are so rich, and the bookmatch-style symmetry is neat.—
Ashley Fetters Maloy,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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The one glaring chapter that had been missing began to write itself Monday night with color and pageantry as Miami was home to a soccer match in the FIFA World Cup for the first time.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Detainees at the facility have reported a lack of access to lawyers and poor physical conditions, including worms in the food, toilets that do not flush, floors flooding with fecal waste and insects everywhere.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Mahomes was flushed right but managed to get off a deep pass across his body to Hill for a 48-yard completion that set up the game-tying touchdown.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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