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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
Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Their foliage is feathery and silvery-green, and the characteristic seed heads provide interest even after the blooms have faded.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Though things didn't become romantic until a little later, their working relationship bloomed soon after their meeting.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Books, blooms, bonbons and a birthday Vignettes, a vintage shop in Ocean Beach, is turning 30.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Their foliage is feathery and silvery-green, and the characteristic seed heads provide interest even after the blooms have faded.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Over the years, a real friendship bloomed.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Though things didn't become romantic until a little later, their working relationship bloomed soon after their meeting.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
Noun
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Plants grow from a tuber rather than a true bulb but follow the same cycle of blooming and dormancy as spring flowering bulbs.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Tombstone holds an annual rose festival in April to celebrate the blooming of the original Shady Lady, according to the museum website.—
Olivia Rose,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Big fan of Saie Beauty as well—especially their Slip Tint and their blushes (blush is my favorite).—
Akili King,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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Scarlett Johansson stepped out for the TIFF premiere of her directorial debut Eleanor the Great in a blush pink Valentino gown with off-the-shoulder sleeves and a short train.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From Saison’s signature Welcome Tea — a delicate bundle of eight herbs and flowers that greets every guest—to the meticulous multi-course progression that unfolds with tableside presentations and impeccable attention to detail, dining here isn’t just a meal.—
Chelsea Davis,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Symphony of Flowers is a multimedia project that would occupy 6 acres of the park for six months of the year, installing more than 100,000 luminous flowers and 500,000 LED lights, along with dozens of speakers to play classical music.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, her retirement days didn’t last long, as the idea of owning a dim sum restaurant blossomed less than a year later.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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When Ford began his own namesake brand in 2005, their sartorial relationship blossomed even further.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the headphones, meant to unify the audience in a shared soundscape, instead isolate viewers into their glowing silos, which feels like an ironic choice for a show supposedly about communal grief.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the glowing waning gibbous moon rose over center field, the Red Sox went quietly into the night one last time in the bottom of the ninth.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Europe 'standing on its own two feet' Something startups should lean into is their nimbleness compared to the large defense primes, Kuppers said, which gives up-and-coming firms an advantage in competing for new government contracts.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, traditional methods like verbal reassurance or security primes without touch did not alleviate jealousy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Imagine pumpkin spice, crisp fresh air, fresh applies and breathtaking fall colors.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Daltorio agrees and recommends balancing bold wallpaper prints with a few moments of rest via solid colors and negative space, so the pattern can be truly appreciated.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The last step is to reattach your showerhead and turn on the water to flush any remaining vinegar from the spouts.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hearn said the only real logistical change is how cars need to have their fuel systems fully flushed when switching between different fuels, and two fuels (sustainable and regular, for example) can’t be mixed in the same tank.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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