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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
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Regular tasks like pruning, deadheading, and checking for pests keep roses healthy and blooming.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
Spring and fall tend to offer the most pleasant experiences, with milder weather, fewer crowds, and scenic views (think blooming landscapes in spring and colorful foliage in fall).
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
While plant breeders have been able to coax other garden plants into re-blooming, this is not the case for peonies.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
Abelia Grandiflora This blooming, deer-resistant shrub in the honeysuckle family has glossy green foliage and pale-pink or white flowers.
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Kate Nateras,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
Gardenias require four to six hours of sun for optimal blooming.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Of course, there’s the warmer weather, the blooming of gorgeous flowers, and the excuse to get back in the garden to get our hands dirty.
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Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
The Pink Moon's name comes from the blooming of a wildflower called ground phlox.
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Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
The name comes from seasonal traditions, particularly the blooming of a North American wildflower known as creeping phlox, or moss pink, which flowers at this time of year.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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.
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ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Mixing in a slow-release fertilizer will improve leaf color and blooming.
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Kerry Michaels,
The Spruce,
9 Mar. 2026
Jill Lawless,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
After adorning the classic sneaker with various flower details including roses, cherry blossoms and bluebells, a new trio of women’s Air Force 1s is blooming at the brink of summer.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Early-blooming flowers add color and interest until dahlias bloom later in the season.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
In the Temperate Asia Collection is the original white-blooming Hydrangea paniculata, whose wild origins are in China and Japan.
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Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Trump also addressed the water in the pool blooming with bright green algae.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Jake Golday will likely spend most of his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings on special teams while serving as the top backup to veteran inside linebackers Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson, a natural way for a late-blooming second-round draft pick to debut in the NFL.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
The move comes at a time when organizations across baseball are increasingly turning to independent leagues for depth and potential late-blooming talent.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
All of them are blooming right now.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
Adjective
Continue to deadhead dahlias throughout their blooming season, as often as once a week, to maximize their flower production.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Regular tasks like pruning, deadheading, and checking for pests keep roses healthy and blooming.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
Spring and fall tend to offer the most pleasant experiences, with milder weather, fewer crowds, and scenic views (think blooming landscapes in spring and colorful foliage in fall).
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
While plant breeders have been able to coax other garden plants into re-blooming, this is not the case for peonies.
—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
Abelia Grandiflora This blooming, deer-resistant shrub in the honeysuckle family has glossy green foliage and pale-pink or white flowers.
—
Kate Nateras,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
Noun
How to Care for Container Roses Roses need adequate sunlight, well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and regular fertilization to encourage growth and healthy annual blooming.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
Gardenias require four to six hours of sun for optimal blooming.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Of course, there’s the warmer weather, the blooming of gorgeous flowers, and the excuse to get back in the garden to get our hands dirty.
—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
The Pink Moon's name comes from the blooming of a wildflower called ground phlox.
—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
The name comes from seasonal traditions, particularly the blooming of a North American wildflower known as creeping phlox, or moss pink, which flowers at this time of year.
—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
The city center has boomed, with skyscrapers blooming on vacant post-industrial sites.
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Jill Lawless,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
After adorning the classic sneaker with various flower details including roses, cherry blossoms and bluebells, a new trio of women’s Air Force 1s is blooming at the brink of summer.
—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
20 June 2026
Early-blooming flowers add color and interest until dahlias bloom later in the season.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
In the Temperate Asia Collection is the original white-blooming Hydrangea paniculata, whose wild origins are in China and Japan.
—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Trump also addressed the water in the pool blooming with bright green algae.
—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Jake Golday will likely spend most of his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings on special teams while serving as the top backup to veteran inside linebackers Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson, a natural way for a late-blooming second-round draft pick to debut in the NFL.
—
CBS News,
19 June 2026
The move comes at a time when organizations across baseball are increasingly turning to independent leagues for depth and potential late-blooming talent.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
All of them are blooming right now.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooming
Adjective
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But by then Arthur has published a glowing account of his time in Widow’s Bay and tourists start flocking to the island for the summer season.
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Broncos general manager George Paton is a close friend of Fisch, and the Washington head coach gave a glowing evaluation.
Adjective
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Human rights groups have called for the immediate and unconditional release of Abu Safiya amid reports that he has been denied food and proper medical care and has been subjected to abuse.
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His philosophy centers on the concept of unconditional love.
Noun
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Keep the covers on until the beginning of flowering.
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Hydrangeas are classic flowering shrubs that offer an array of beautiful colors, flower forms, and sizes.
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Johnson started all 40 games last season, blossoming into a breakout sophomore after a limited freshman year at Illinois, and capped his rise with a double‑double in the championship game.
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Patrick is all in, but Luke worries their relationship might hurt his blossoming political career.
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Cue a raft of social media fancams showing a blushing Mary Bennet being pursued by her handsome, Regency-era bachelors.
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The blushing singer was snapped getting a sweet smooch on the cheek from her big brother while backstage.
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However, unlike the stormy weather that threatened to derail the UFC fight night on the White House South Lawn earlier this month, today is a balmy 80 degrees in DC, with people decked out in their finest red, white and blue summer wear.
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Purchased in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, the traditional hat was decorated with a red and green beaded flower.
Adjective
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The Emmys’ producers passing up on even the slightest possibility of a Werner Herzog acceptance speech is sheer lunacy.
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For a few weeks, concerns about skyrocketing housing costs and gentrification, brought on by the city’s increasing popularity as a place to settle down, are taking a back seat to the sheer fun of international soccer.
Noun
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Across four seasonal artworks - spring, summer, autumn and winter, the whisky was positioned not merely as a drink, but as the product of patience, maturation and deliberate craft.
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In summer months, The Palisades partners with area farms to bring in fresh produce and ingredients, culminating in an all-local autumn harvest dinner.
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