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

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
With a runner on second and two outs in the third inning, Edman hit a blooper to the right side of the infield.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 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

His brother was stuffing bricks of cash in multiple places and would even wrap the money in plastic before hiding it in spaghetti sauce jars.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
On that Sunday morning, members of the Ku Klux Klan, a white supremacist group, planted dynamite on the east side of the brown brick building.

— Jason Wollschleger, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of brick

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In a twist from her go-to boho style, Alba then showed off an edgy racerback dress, turning to the side to show off the number’s NSFW side boob-baring design.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
Inadequate Lighting Don’t rely on a singular overhead lighbulb or boob light to greet guests at the door.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 July 2026

Definition of boob

Noun

That makes the world a more dangerous place, where a mistake by just one actor could ignite a regional firestorm, with a US military weakened by Iran unable to ensure American security.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
In a statement Monday, Gomez admitted to making mistakes, but denied violating any laws or House ethics rules.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of mistake

Noun

This discipline allows marketers to move quickly while maintaining a consistent narrative and reducing the risk of inaccuracies or hallucinations spreading across channels.

— Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Shortly after the book was published, criticism came loudly, most focusing on the book’s historical inaccuracies and genealogical fabrications.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of inaccuracy

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