BLOOMER Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

bloomer

noun

Definition of bloomer

as in blooper

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Recent Examples of bloomer Early bloomers begin to flower around 75 days after planting, mid-season around 90 days, and late bloomers can take 120 days to start flowering. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026 Early bloomers are deadheaded, vigorous plants need pruning, and beds demand regular upkeep as temperatures rise. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026 Yes, the mighty lavender—a favorite of humans and pollinators alike—is an all-year bloomer, and its amazing purple flowers will naturally scent your home daily. — Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026 The late-bloomer has 42 goals over the last two seasons. — Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bloomer

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Noun

The point is, this situation was an epic failure that will be brought up as a cautionary blooper for years to come.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Hamilton reached on a hit by pitch, advanced to second after a poor pickoff attempt, went to third on a Jackson Chourio grounder, and scored on yet another end of the bat blooper from Contreras.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of blooper

Noun

Many of the Round of 16 matches have been tight, and a defensive blunder or a goalkeeper howler could change the course of a game.

— Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
With a goalkeeping howler and a red card, Marcelo Bielsa’s side self-imploded at the end of a bitterly disappointing tournament.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of howler

Noun

Issues began in July when firefighters responded to reports of falling bricks.

— Aziza Shuler, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
The five-story brick structure anchors the historic Rockbund neighborhood, a charming area near the iconic Bund riverfront with an impressively high concentration of Art Deco buildings.

— Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of brick

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Born in another century, Winter could’ve found fame as a pratfall comic, Buster Keaton with floppier hair.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
The arc of the descent is so perfect, his reappearance so unruffled, that at first the plunge appears to be a Buster Keaton-esque pratfall.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of pratfall

Noun

Burks said that leadership blunders are at the problem’s crux.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Soon-to-be Cy Young Award winner Jacob Misiorowski held the Rays to just one run in his five innings, but certainly not without the help of some Rays baserunning blunders.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of blunder

Noun

Some are closer to the win column than others and some earn a big unexpected bonus due to a boob falling out and receiving camera time.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The side boob-baring halter dress featured a glossy chrome finish that highlighted every inch of the shimmering fabric.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of boob

Noun

And if so, did Democrats make a mistake by not investing earlier?

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Tampa Bay, which won the AL pennant by forcing opponents into mistakes, committed one error, made two other misplays that could have been charged as errors and had a runner thrown out at the plate.

— Ronald Blum, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of mistake

Noun

Many commenters point out inaccuracies in the article regarding the full retirement age, which is 67 for those born after 1960, not 65.

— John Csiszar, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
Those comparisons should also include corrections to inaccuracies or changes in meaning as needed.

— Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

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