1
as in blooming
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
a handsome young man in the full bloom of youth
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in blush
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
after a snowball fight, she came inside with a bloom on her cheeks
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bloom
Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
The only sign of him having made this lonely place a home beyond bare-bones essentials is a patch of delicate white flowers that give the film its title, later revealed to be the same bloom cultivated by his father.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Dramatic ball skirts blooming with color and texture were styled with simple silk Ts and cotton shirts.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bloom
Noun
The team also found that dolphins stranded during bloom seasons had lower levels of glutamate decarboxylase (GAD).
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2025
The only sign of him having made this lonely place a home beyond bare-bones essentials is a patch of delicate white flowers that give the film its title, later revealed to be the same bloom cultivated by his father.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
Look for fall annuals and perennials (like hardy chrysanthemums, aster, and marigolds) that will bloom until the first frost.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Dramatic ball skirts blooming with color and texture were styled with simple silk Ts and cotton shirts.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for bloom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
Noun
-
In Möbius strip fashion, Gein grows obsessed with crime — and the toxic blooming of his obsession into murder goes on to enthrall the world.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
-
Division also promotes heavier blooming.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
Queen of the best liquid blush known to humankind, Rare Beauty founder and singer Selena Gomez got hitched last month (September 27) to Benny Blanco.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
14 Oct. 2025
-
Naomi Watts went for understated elegance in a long-sleeve blush dress for her star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Take hydrangeas, a happy flower millions of years old that grows well in soil but wilts quickly when cut.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
15 Oct. 2025
-
Theetge said police arrested a 17-year-old male who buried a gun inside a flower box nearby.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The future depth chart blossomed when Roseman selected Mitchell and DeJean in the first two rounds of the 2024 draft.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
-
True to her word, the young woman visited Carol soon after for tea, and a friendship blossomed.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Marigolds, cascading drapes, and glowing lanterns form a festive canopy of red and gold, blending traditional Indian motifs with the brand’s signature modern aesthetic.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
-
Staying hydrated with cucumber water may support glowing skin, strong bones, and healthy blood pressure.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Fox, who just signed a maximum contract extension after arriving in a midseason trade with the Sacramento Kings, turns 28 this season and will be at the end of his prime when Wembanyama approaches his.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
-
The team has stars in the prime of their career.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The result is containers that pack three times as much color and weeks of successive flowering in spring.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
-
The bright pink and green exterior of the secluded river lodge perfectly matched her and her fiancé's wedding colors.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Attention is the currency of the sport now, and the Bears flushed a duffel bag full of it down the toilet against Miami.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
-
Then, one weekend, our young Labrador flushed a rooster a dozen feet in front of me.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
16 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share