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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
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Pink to purple blooms open over a long season, coloring the garden from late spring through fall to the delight of butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Alexa Newsom,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The story follows one family who plants bulbs, seeds and seedlings to create a rainbow of blooming flowers.
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Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
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In addition to monarch butterflies, it's beloved by many pollinators—and its beautiful orange blooms always put on a show.
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Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
Pink to purple blooms open over a long season, coloring the garden from late spring through fall to the delight of butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Verb
Owners Ted and Kris Grinter plan to plant the seeds next week, and the flowers will bloom in August and September.
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Alexa Newsom,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The story follows one family who plants bulbs, seeds and seedlings to create a rainbow of blooming flowers.
—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
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These gorgeous hydrangeas feature robust stems, frequent blooming, and enduring flowers superior to other varieties.
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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.
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Notably, the blush-pink design was covered in more than 16,000 glass droplets as a nod to Sophia Loren.
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Bryce shared a carousel of photos from the special day on her Instagram, with one picture showing her posing alongside her sister in her ethereal blush bridal gown with lace applique.
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The story follows one family who plants bulbs, seeds and seedlings to create a rainbow of blooming flowers.
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Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response.
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Then, Gilgeous-Alexander remained years away from blossoming into one of the league’s best scorers.
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By every metric, Blubaugh is blossoming into an almost indispensable piece of the Astros’ attempt to stay afloat in the American League playoff hunt.
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The glowing ribbon of the Milky Way tumbles directly through this cosmic triangle before arcing towards the southern horizon, though its diffuse light will be hidden behind a veil of moonlight on the night of the full moon.
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Nobody writes a glowing reference for the person who stole their idea.
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That combination is why College Football 27 reads as the high point of EA's football resurgence, the same late-prime form that carried its recent UFC entry.
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Butler was the Warriors’ big swing — a last hope — to salvage the end of Curry’s prime.
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And when Pawlak woke up the next day, the sun was high in the sky and the ocean was the color of dark blue Gatorade.
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Ironically, though, her flushed and rosy cheeks were created with two shades of the Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush — one of which was in her iconic color palette, while the other was actually — gasp!
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Being patient gives the enzymes time to break the bond between the stain and the fibers, so the stain can be flushed away during the laundry cycle.
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If the signal is red, the swimming spots are out of bounds for a day or two while the river flushes itself out.
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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