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
Their late spring blooms are beautiful, but their deep red and purple foliage puts on a lovely show in fall as well. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026 However, some bioluminescence results from harmful algal blooms that can cause skin rashes and severe illness if ingested. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
More than 60 varieties of heirloom flowers are blooming now, thanks to help from the Kane County Master Gardeners. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 The iconic pop star kept the color scheme going, covering her platinum blonde hair with a matching lilac silk headscarf that was blooming with floral patterns. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 24 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
  • Cutting back is done in mid-summer when foliage looks ragged and blooming slows to increase plant vigor, control height, and encourage a second flush of blooms.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 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
  • Thus, the formulas has certainly helped set the standard for skincare-makeup hybrids; and the same can be said for its Orgasm blush—a matte, peachy-pink pigment that has been a bestseller for more than 25 years since its 1999 debut.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • My trick is to put a small amount of the liquid blush on the back of my hand first.
    — Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of blush
Noun
  • Born into a prosperous but unhappy family, the owners of a seed nursery, Kusama saw visions of flowers from an early age, dots that spread across surfaces and spoke to her.
    — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For bouquets, Wahlen recommends choosing one type of flower that has already been identified as non-toxic rather than an arrangement filled with unfamiliar stems and greenery, where a dangerous flower may be tucked among otherwise safe blooms.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of flower
Verb
  • What started 20 years ago as a football camp has blossomed into much more.
    — Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • High schools, colleges and youth programs are blossoming at all levels at a record-breaking pace.
    — PJ Green August 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of blossom
Verb
  • Still, given the national attention given last winter to the air conditioning not working properly in an Angel Stadium weight room, Neto said the evaluation from the Rams’ locker room was glowing.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The best body scrubs are a cheat code to achieving healthy, glowing skin fast.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of glow
Noun
  • From a 2026 lens, extending Braun while kicking Watson’s can down the road looks like an epic blunder that could cost the Nuggets another title in the Joker’s prime.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Using tea bags that are past their prime and haven’t been stored properly can be a risk.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of prime
Noun
  • Johnson looked to Tracey Cunningham—the celebrity colorist and Schwarzkopf Professional US creative director of color and technique—for the job.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
  • These Venetian loafers are a new arrival at Quince and have already sold out in select colors.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of color
Verb
  • Pack a tube of petroleum jelly (Vaseline) in your first aid kit instead of antibiotic ointment and remember to flush all scrapes and cuts with copious amounts of clean water before covering them with the jelly.
    — Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Willis scrambled for a touchdown on fourth-and-3 after being flushed out the pocket by Zeek Biggers….
    — Omar Kelly August 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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