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

Aaron Philo threw an inexplicable underhanded interception while scrambling under pressure, a decision that belonged in a blooper reel.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026
William Contreras followed with another 79 mph blooper that fell in to drive in the second run of the game.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of blooper

Noun

Diouf made up for his earlier howler by saving a penalty from Kenny Lala with the last kick of the game.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of howler

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Paladin delivers Vision to the client’s home, which of course is the three-story brick clocktower estate from the mindscape paintings.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
This five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom brick home in Naperville has nine-foot ceilings and blond hardwood floors.

— Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 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

Woeful may have undercut the reality of the Lakers’ first-half shooting blunders from distance.

— Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026
Despite the blunders, TCU led 14-10 at halftime and had a chance to extend the lead on the first possession of the second half.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of blunder

Noun

Each sister has magically been bestowed tighter skin, smaller waists, bigger boobs, plumper lips, and longer extensions, among other things.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 27 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of boob

Noun

Drivers are responsible for being alert and aware of changes, and being able to react when others make mistakes or slow down.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 8 Nov. 2026
Instead, another parade of stupid mistakes combined with average play made a game against the Colts exciting.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of mistake

Noun

Such inaccuracies could easily throw self-driving cars off track, potentially causing traffic collisions, according to Charles Lin, an earth science professor at National Cheng Kung University and one of the co-authors of the paper.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026
California officials, however, say the government’s list contains substantial inaccuracies and risks disenfranchising eligible citizens.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of inaccuracy

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