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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O’Neill made a diving catch on Richie Palacios’s blooper in the ninth to save a run.

— Harvey Valentine, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Bohen’s cow kick isn’t the only blooper that’s taken place in the Taylor Sheridan universe of television.

— Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 21 July 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

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Like the Rea Farms location, the Cornelius restaurant will feature a brick oven pizza program to expand its menu lineup.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
The approximately 21,000-square-foot brick house, nicknamed the Moyenage, boasts a media room, a five-car garage, and a pool.

— India Roby, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of brick

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See how that changes if Miami can dodge the upset, the pratfall, and heads 8-0 to South Bend.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Marino understood his stature in the community and what an unacceptable pratfall a drinking and driving charge would be on charges of his reputation.

— Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of pratfall

Noun

There were mighty blunders off the field too under Jarmond, including an email that went out to donors that came with an attachment revealing personal information and spending tallies of the department’s biggest donors.

— Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Common Mistakes When Cleaning Earbuds Take special care to avoid damaging your earbuds by avoiding these common blunders.

— Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026

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