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as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
the blooming faces of children at play in the great outdoors
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as in unconditional
chiefly British
having no exceptions or restrictions
thought that the royals were blooming idiots for making such indiscreet statements
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as in flowering
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as in blossoming
to produce flowers
forsythias only bloom at the beginning of spring
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as in blushing
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
she arrived at the house, blooming from her vigorous walk
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Recent Examples of blooming
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
These larger flowers require more energy from the plants but are especially eye-catching throughout their blooming period.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Sporting their dazzling, six-petal, nectar-rich yellow flowers as early as mid-February, trout lilies (two species in Georgia) are some of the state’s earliest blooming native wildflowers.
—Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
While perennial plants typically have a shorter blooming period than annual plants, many modern varieties exhibit repeat or extended flowering.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
During non-blooming periods, the bulb focuses on producing tall leaves that capture energy and store it for the next flowering phase.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
This layered, complex film reveals more and more of itself upon every viewing, petals of emotion, symbolism and meaning continually blooming, always grounded by Moura’s gravitational pull.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2025
ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Mixing in a slow-release fertilizer will improve leaf color and blooming.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
Fertilizer These plants benefit from a gentle houseplant fertilizer during active growth or blooming.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Repotting is a necessary step in its care to encourage healthy growth and regular blooming.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
In Möbius strip fashion, Gein grows obsessed with crime — and the toxic blooming of his obsession into murder goes on to enthrall the world.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The blooming of Korea’s Asian Spring was cut short by the arrival of foreign occupying armies.
—Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Tombstone holds an annual rose festival in April to celebrate the blooming of the original Shady Lady, according to the museum website.
—Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Hummingbirds migrate annually due to changes in food availability as flowers stop blooming in colder months.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Spring has almost arrived in the northern hemisphere and with the new season comes warm temperatures, blooming flowers, and adorable baby animals.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Stylist Sydnee Paige—whose credits include actress Kerry Washington, WNBA player Skylar Diggins, and comedian Ziwe—has been working with Fudd since last September and can already attest to her blooming self-assurance.
—Jordan Robinson, SELF, 19 Mar. 2026
Less than a mile from the historic buildings that line Pomona’s downtown square, three acres of land are populated by trees, chickens roam free among vegetable sprouts and butterflies hover over blooming flowers.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The winning details were a bronze sculpture of a goldfish next to the television; a blooming orchid on the desk; the bowl of clementines next to a Sonos speaker on the bedside table; and, on the loveseat, a cozy wool throw blanket with a pattern that resembled that of Thai silks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Paris in the Spring, the title of Alexis Taylor’s latest solo album, isn’t just meant to cue up visions of blooming cherry trees in the Jardin des Plantes, or jambon-beurres enjoyed en plein air.
—Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2026
Nothing provides quite the same stunning impact in a floral arrangement as big, beautiful, blooming hydrangeas.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Ahh, blooming buds, fresh produce popping up at markets and warmer days ahead.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
These larger flowers require more energy from the plants but are especially eye-catching throughout their blooming period.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2026
Sporting their dazzling, six-petal, nectar-rich yellow flowers as early as mid-February, trout lilies (two species in Georgia) are some of the state’s earliest blooming native wildflowers.
—Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026
While perennial plants typically have a shorter blooming period than annual plants, many modern varieties exhibit repeat or extended flowering.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
During non-blooming periods, the bulb focuses on producing tall leaves that capture energy and store it for the next flowering phase.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
This layered, complex film reveals more and more of itself upon every viewing, petals of emotion, symbolism and meaning continually blooming, always grounded by Moura’s gravitational pull.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2025
Noun
Shinobu Imoto from Kochi Meteorological Agency told TBS television that low rainfall during the winter and longer hours of sunshine might have helped the early blooming.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Mixing in a slow-release fertilizer will improve leaf color and blooming.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
Fertilizer These plants benefit from a gentle houseplant fertilizer during active growth or blooming.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Repotting is a necessary step in its care to encourage healthy growth and regular blooming.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
In Möbius strip fashion, Gein grows obsessed with crime — and the toxic blooming of his obsession into murder goes on to enthrall the world.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The blooming of Korea’s Asian Spring was cut short by the arrival of foreign occupying armies.
—Kornel Chang
september 19, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Tombstone holds an annual rose festival in April to celebrate the blooming of the original Shady Lady, according to the museum website.
—Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Spring has taken hold across Texas, with blooming flowers and budding trees signaling the season’s arrival — and giving families the perfect excuse to head out in search of scenic fields.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Hummingbirds migrate annually due to changes in food availability as flowers stop blooming in colder months.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Spring has almost arrived in the northern hemisphere and with the new season comes warm temperatures, blooming flowers, and adorable baby animals.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Stylist Sydnee Paige—whose credits include actress Kerry Washington, WNBA player Skylar Diggins, and comedian Ziwe—has been working with Fudd since last September and can already attest to her blooming self-assurance.
—Jordan Robinson, SELF, 19 Mar. 2026
Less than a mile from the historic buildings that line Pomona’s downtown square, three acres of land are populated by trees, chickens roam free among vegetable sprouts and butterflies hover over blooming flowers.
—Nicole MacIas Garibay, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The winning details were a bronze sculpture of a goldfish next to the television; a blooming orchid on the desk; the bowl of clementines next to a Sonos speaker on the bedside table; and, on the loveseat, a cozy wool throw blanket with a pattern that resembled that of Thai silks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Paris in the Spring, the title of Alexis Taylor’s latest solo album, isn’t just meant to cue up visions of blooming cherry trees in the Jardin des Plantes, or jambon-beurres enjoyed en plein air.
—Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2026
Nothing provides quite the same stunning impact in a floral arrangement as big, beautiful, blooming hydrangeas.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooming
Adjective
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The glowing hose creates a visible path that helps rescuers navigate thick smoke and find their way back to safety.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Beneath that display of hot gases, a glowing fringe of orange on the rim indicated that the edges of the fire were pushing out far to the east and west.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her loyalty, unconditional love and gratitude will be worth the extra care her heart requires, guaranteed!—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Sponsored and provided by LifeBridge Health Pets bring joy, companionship and unconditional love into our lives.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Will cutting bouquets to bring indoors affect the flowering of the plants?—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and pumpkins need more frequent watering during flowering and while developing fruit.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The blossoming peach trees create a spectacular sight that attracts visitors every year, mostly from Greece but increasingly also from the rest of Europe.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Spring time represents a fresh start with warmer weather, blossoming flowers and longer days.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Other videos show the Finder app reimagined with cutesy, anime-style eyes, blushing at the camera, and someone opening a pink blush compact sporting the Apple logo.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Only on the occasional night out would the former publicist embellish her features by blushing her lips in a ruby red hue — sometimes glossy, sometimes matte.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Democratic bill, aimed at overturning new voting laws in red states, would have created a single national standard for administering elections, including expanding voting by mail.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the center is a large, red stop button, and beneath it on the underside of the crossbar is a magnetic safety key that can be clipped to your clothing.—
Craig Rawlins-Wilson,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If the success of a party is measured by the sheer volume of sequins, few could compete with the Conservative Action Political Conference.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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At various crucial points in the journey, the crew expects to lose contact with mission control because of the sheer distance and physics involved with the flight.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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According to producers, the movie is being made with the support and blessing of the (Steve) Marriott and (Ronnie) Lane Estates and is due to go into production in autumn 2026.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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That’s why Paul and Lynn Zelevansky (77 and 76, respectively), visit the Venice Biennale in autumn, rather than at the May opening, to avoid the worst of the crowds.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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