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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
Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Install stakes, cages, wire grids, or other supports before the blooms open.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Mountain mint is a native mint to North America and flowers bloom for several months.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
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Blue Star 'Storm Cloud' is a beautiful and adaptable long-lasting perennial with blooms in the spring.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Install stakes, cages, wire grids, or other supports before the blooms open.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
Verb
However, some of these plants can even bloom multiple times in a single year, blossoming again and again during the spring, summer, or fall.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Mountain mint is a native mint to North America and flowers bloom for several months.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 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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An iridescent pink blush and nude-colored gloss finished off her look.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Dussault swears by shades of blush pink, which are ideal for bringing brightness and personality to bedrooms and bathrooms.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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Opening night of the store featured a live DJ, flower cart and personalized silk scarves for guests to take home — showcasing Scarlett Gasque’s brand identity of femininity, craftsmanship and storytelling.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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This old-school restaurant also serves classic Italian dishes like lasagna and stuffed zucchini flowers—just like mama makes.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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However, some of these plants can even bloom multiple times in a single year, blossoming again and again during the spring, summer, or fall.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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The George family was thrilled to learn the friendship Dave and Jesni had formed as teenagers in their church’s youth program had blossomed into a lifelong partnership.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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At Palisades State Park, striking red-pink Sioux quartzite cliffs jut up to 50 feet above Split Rock Creek, their jagged faces almost glowing against a backdrop of bucolic farmland.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
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Although the building is gray and the galleries dark, the contents glow.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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Leclerc has often been the one to spearhead its efforts, but at 28 and very much in his prime to win a world championship, Leclerc was eager to see Ferrari show that may be possible in the coming rules cycles.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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In her prime, Williams was the most dominant force in women’s tennis.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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Rooms Each of the Douglas’s 16 rooms has its own distinct color palette, though all nod to the building’s historic roots in a refined, understated way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Such storms in turn can create auroras, vibrant displays of light that can appear in a variety of colors depending on the gases struck by the solar particles and how high up in the atmosphere the collision occurs.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
8 June 2026
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The microscopic droplets released from a flushing toilet can rise 4 feet in the air and be inhaled or land on bathroom surfaces.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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Because containers require such frequent watering, many nutrients are flushed out from the soil, so fertilize regularly.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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