bloom 1 of 2

noun

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1
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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2
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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3
as in flower
the usually showy plant part that produces seeds the rosebush produces blooms only in midsummer

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bloom

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verb

1
as in to flower
to produce flowers forsythias only bloom at the beginning of spring

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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

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Recent Examples of bloom
Noun
For shady slopes, this evergreen, herbaceous perennial with striking yellow blooms makes excellent groundcover under trees. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026 The best time to see wildflower blooms is typically from March through May. — Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
Fuchsia grown from seed is unlikely to bloom in its first year, so planting one already in flower ensures a wow-worthy fall display. — Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026 African Violet African violets make lovely houseplants and can bloom for many months of the year once established. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bloom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
  1. blooming
  2. blush
  3. flower
  4. blossom
  5. glow
  6. prime
  7. color
  8. flush
Noun
  • For large, mature plants, dividing can also help support vigorous blooming, as overcrowding can negatively impact the plant’s ability to develop blooms.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Once blooms fade, seeds eventually begin to form, the plant becomes leggy, and blooming slows.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Definition of blooming
Noun
  • Needless to say, a little blush can completely transform a minimal makeup look.
    — Grace Scollo, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The show has a modern soundtrack and even a blush-worthy masturbation scene.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • Large flower arrangements lie on the pile of earth; a traditional embroidered cloth drapes over the cross.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Pair your time in the pool with relaxing massages and facials, the former with organic oils scented with herbs and flowers from the island, and the latter with products from Rowse, the natural and cruelty-free cosmetics brand.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of flower
Verb
  • But his upcoming two-week run with pianist Bill O’Connell, a major force on New York City’s Latin jazz scene since the 1970s, blossomed out of a rare career convergence.
    — Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The rookie receiver has already developed a chemistry with quarterback Malik Willis, something that could hopefully blossom into something special once the regular season gets under way.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of blossom
Verb
  • Matalyn Chitwood graduated from Spring Hill High School in 2023 with a glowing report card.
    — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026
  • When entertaining, the formal dining room—glowing in gold—can seat up to 20 at a custom Brazilian onyx table.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of glow
Noun
  • In his prime, Waller was one of the league’s premier pass-catching tight ends, with back-to-back 1,100-yard receiving seasons in 2019 and ’20.
    — Joseph Person, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The paper makes significant progress on an unresolved aspect of the inscrutable math equation that determines how the primes are distributed along the number line.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of prime
Noun
  • The same California Craftsman look; almost identical plank siding; a similar tasteful yet cheery color palette.
    — Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Coverage of the Arday story was out of proportion to his position in society, reflecting the higher standard to which people of color are held when compared with their white peers, Vernon said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of color
Verb
  • An interesting note about Prawdzik’s study is that where cover types could be recorded, 90 percent of the birds shot were flushed from aspen stands containing lowland-brush understories.
    — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In particular, crews are concentrating on keeping the town’s lift stations operating so that residents can continue to flush their toilets.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
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