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Recent Examples of bloomer
Its quick growth rate can squelch out nearby bloomers in a flash.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Early bloomers like the popular Texas state flower, the bluebonnet, and the Texas paintbrush may not be as plentiful.
—David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025
Some azaleas are repeat bloomers, adding splashes of color later in the growing season, and the leaves of some, especially deciduous azaleas, display beautiful fall colors.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
Add quick color and texture to the landscape while building long-lasting structure with these gorgeous bloomers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Early bloomers like the popular Texas state flower, the bluebonnet, and the Texas paintbrush may not be as plentiful.
—David Montesino, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2025
Some azaleas are repeat bloomers, adding splashes of color later in the growing season, and the leaves of some, especially deciduous azaleas, display beautiful fall colors.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
Add quick color and texture to the landscape while building long-lasting structure with these gorgeous bloomers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloomer
Noun
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Sandler included a tribute for Boyce following a blooper sequence at the end of the film.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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The now-infamous Coldplay kiss-cam moment wasn't just a viral blooper.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
Noun
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On an island off Panama, male capuchins were observed repeatedly abducting baby howlers.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Crystal Skull is easily Spielberg’s laziest, sloppiest work — even the action sequences seem phoned-in — and it’s filled with unforgivable howlers: Shia LaBeouf’s limp attempt at being a bad boy, Cate Blanchett’s hammy villain, the goddamn fridge scene.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The black-and-white spiraled lighthouse is the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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While in Roskilde, the cathedral’s towering brick spires rise solemn and majestic—sheltering centuries of royal slumber.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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That was the prevailing consternation emanating out of Queens and the Bronx last week as both the Yankees and the Mets engaged in simultaneous 13-day pratfalls that raised legitimate concerns as to just how good our locals really are.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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Last year, for the first time in more than 20 years, Tweedy, the anarchic Scottish clown, who, with his pratfalls and pet clothing iron, Keef, provided the glue to every Giffords Circus performance, was not part of the cast.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Over the past decade, the legendary team was known for tragic blunders regarding decision making and communication.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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In total, Bonilla will walk away with a $29.8 million payday because of Wilpon’s blunder.—
Allen Kim,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The demi bra pushes up my boobs and creates a simple shape, without the stuffiness or artifice of super-heavy padding.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
4 Aug. 2025
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Even her figure has become a cultural stand-in for the idea, pushed by conservative commentators, that Americans should be free to love boobs.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
30 July 2025
Noun
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What’s the most common mistake people make when trying to recreate the Honey Deuce at home?—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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My experience has been that my mistakes led to the best things in my life.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
14 Aug. 2025
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Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Bloomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloomer. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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