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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
Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Use bypass pruners to clip away spent blooms.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Flowers begin to bloom, greenery shifts from pale to Blindingly vibrant, and suddenly the world feels alive again.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Noun
An algae bloom shortly after the Reflecting Pool reopened in 2012 forced the National Park Service to scramble, drain the pool, and recalibrate the filtration system.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Use bypass pruners to clip away spent blooms.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Verb
In contrast, Kelce was blooming in florals in a colorful dress shirt trimmed with pink tassels.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Flowers begin to bloom, greenery shifts from pale to Blindingly vibrant, and suddenly the world feels alive again.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
Noun
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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
Noun
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Cream blush to map out, powder blush to set.—
Susan Akyeampong,
Allure,
27 May 2026
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The first-blush social media reviews from journalists and critics who have seen preview screenings of the Universal film say the sci-fi movie is one of the director’s best in years.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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Complimentary activities change day to day and include options like flower-arranging classes, foraging workshops, and farm tours.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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In that case, check out these stunning flower kitten heel sandals.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2026
Verb
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But overall, the economy blossomed in the mid to long term.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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That interaction blossomed into a global movement, led by Petrini, which champions eating locally, seasonally, and communally.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 May 2026
Verb
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At sunset, the city starts glowing around you while traffic crawls silently below.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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The bright light of Alnitak, the easternmost star in Orion's Belt, illuminates the Flame Nebula (NGC 2024) to the left of the Horsehead, while Alnilam — the middle star in the hunter's belt — glows blue-white in the upper left.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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San Francisco can make every opposing starter look like Sandy Koufax in his prime, turning average pitchers like Mike Soroka into instant All-Stars.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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A lot of guys are close to, or in, their primes.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The lobby's bold colors and whimsical decor immediately signal that this is not your standard DC hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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The bright neutral instantly makes outfits feel fresh and polished, and theypair i effortlessly with everything from bold colors to classic black tank tops.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Gusty northwest winds pick-up heading into the afternoon, flushing out the humidity.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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This man had measured the buildup of industrial chemicals in his organs and had given him herbs to flush them out.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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