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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
Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026
Their hardiness suits confined spaces, and their blooms can attract beneficial insects that aid in pollinating vegetables like cucumbers and peppers.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Wildflowers are blooming, the Greenbelt is returning to its verdant summer uniform, and the Gem State’s farmers and makers are back in Boise with fresh food and familiar treats.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Looking to bring the beautiful blooms home?
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Apr. 2026
Their hardiness suits confined spaces, and their blooms can attract beneficial insects that aid in pollinating vegetables like cucumbers and peppers.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
The 90-minute walk is along the north trail of the lagoon and will focus on what’s blooming.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Wildflowers are blooming, the Greenbelt is returning to its verdant summer uniform, and the Gem State’s farmers and makers are back in Boise with fresh food and familiar treats.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
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The Pink Moon's name comes from the blooming of a wildflower called ground phlox.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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The name comes from seasonal traditions, particularly the blooming of a North American wildflower known as creeping phlox, or moss pink, which flowers at this time of year.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Stylists Matthew and Reginald Reisman (also known as the Reismans) kept the vintage theme going with a houndstooth blazer by LaQuan Smith, while makeup artist Latisha Chancey opted for bold brows and a prominent light pink blush placement.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2026
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Her blonde hair was styled in loose waves and her makeup included a rosy blush, pink lip gloss and smokey eyeshadow.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Dotting the center of the flower in the same color as the pink tip creates a cohesive finish.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Morgan Family Foundation, The Jemicy School, Calvert Hall’s La Salle Program, or The ALS 100, an annual endurance golf fundraiser for ALS research.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2026
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The growing Aadam Jacobs Collection is an internet treasure trove for music lovers, especially for fans of indie and punk rock during the 1980s through the early 2000s, when the scene blossomed and became mainstream.—
Christopher Weber,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Her career blossomed while serving as Westchester County (New York) District Attorney throughout the 1990s and 2000s.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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The 94-year-old I Dream of Jeannie star shared a picture with husband Jon Eicholtz for Easter, and fans were amazed at how glowing the actress looked.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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Look to the upper left of Venus to find Jupiter, the second brightest object in the night sky, glowing in the constellation Gemini, with Sirius — the brightest star in the night sky — shining off to the left, close to the southwestern horizon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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As a result, a young man will spend the prime of his life behind bars.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The credit card giant has a lot of subprime and near-prime borrowers who may struggle to pay the its high rates if the economy weakens.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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The exceptionally vivid colors that were a hallmark of their designs led some to wonder whether the Kroffts were influenced by the use of LSD, but Marty Krofft repeatedly denied such speculation.—
Carmel Dagan,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
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Fans of Wes Anderson will appreciate this for vibes alone, from the sweet Cat Stevens soundtrack to the autumn in New York color palette.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Engineers suspect a clogged filter in the overboard flushing system.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The rise in ether flushed out $64 million in short bets in the same period.—
Sarah Min,John Melloy,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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