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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Unique Characteristics The Most Beautiful rose earns its moniker thanks to its flowers' soft-pink hue, strong fragrance, and long blooming season.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 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
Choose a variety for staggered blooming and vibrant spring color.
—Alice Cason, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Yes mama, violets do it best—blooming and enduring despite the rough summer heat.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 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
Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Attend a plant talk on houseplant care, a seminar on blooming tropical plants that thrive in the Midwest, or an orchid-repotting demonstration led by experts.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Pollinator Appeal Most spring-blooming flowers offer at least some benefits to pollinators.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Without a buyer for the cannery in Modesto, which employed up to 1,800 people including seasonal workers, the cooperative lacks the capacity to buy, can and market all the fruit soon to grow from the blooming peach orchards.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The solstice will occur on March 20, bringing with it longer, warmer days, blooming flowers, and overall happier dispositions.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
But focusing on them at the expense of evergreens and the basic structure of your yard can be a pitfall, say designers, since once flowers are done blooming, you'll be left without any visual interest in the landscape.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
On February 13th, for his free skate, Malinin glided out onto the ice wearing a sheer shirt with sequins studded in the shape of a blooming flame; the sleeves flowed past his wrists and sheathed both of his hands, like a pair of stockings masquerading as mittens.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
In the recent cold weather, my coonties, which are Florida native plants, and my society garlic plants, blooming with tiny purple flowers, all survived and are flourishing.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The flower buds may not open all at once, extending the blooming period.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Unique Characteristics The Most Beautiful rose earns its moniker thanks to its flowers' soft-pink hue, strong fragrance, and long blooming season.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 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
Choose a variety for staggered blooming and vibrant spring color.
—Alice Cason, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
Yes mama, violets do it best—blooming and enduring despite the rough summer heat.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Forcing dormancy for eight to 10 weeks in a cool, dry location prior to blooming is also essential.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 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
The plants grow progressively taller, blooming from early summer until frost; plant taller types in the back of the border.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Attend a plant talk on houseplant care, a seminar on blooming tropical plants that thrive in the Midwest, or an orchid-repotting demonstration led by experts.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Pollinator Appeal Most spring-blooming flowers offer at least some benefits to pollinators.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Without a buyer for the cannery in Modesto, which employed up to 1,800 people including seasonal workers, the cooperative lacks the capacity to buy, can and market all the fruit soon to grow from the blooming peach orchards.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The solstice will occur on March 20, bringing with it longer, warmer days, blooming flowers, and overall happier dispositions.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
But focusing on them at the expense of evergreens and the basic structure of your yard can be a pitfall, say designers, since once flowers are done blooming, you'll be left without any visual interest in the landscape.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
On February 13th, for his free skate, Malinin glided out onto the ice wearing a sheer shirt with sequins studded in the shape of a blooming flame; the sleeves flowed past his wrists and sheathed both of his hands, like a pair of stockings masquerading as mittens.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
In the recent cold weather, my coonties, which are Florida native plants, and my society garlic plants, blooming with tiny purple flowers, all survived and are flourishing.
—Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooming
Adjective
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Instead, a thin ring of sunlight remains visible around the moon's silhouette, a glowing 'ring of fire'.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Bernie’s dad had been flying to remote lakes in Ontario for several years and had come home with glowing reports of the trout fishing.—
Doris DeCleene,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
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Last month, her government unveiled a legal reform allowing the deportation of foreigners who have been sentenced to at least one year of unconditional imprisonment for serious crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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But if the Oilers trade their 2027 first-round selection before the March 6 deadline, their first-round selection this year becomes unconditional.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Overcrowding can also reduce blooming; divide your bulbs every four years to promote more flowering.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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For an extra flush of blooms, cut the plants back after the first round of flowering.—
Angela England,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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By all accounts, Williams is blossoming as a leader.—
Olivia Sayer,
AJC.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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Her delicate proto-shell dangles below, her tiny sails and blossoming eyes retracting at the scent of predators.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 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
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Still, there is one explicit scene in the erotic dramedy that ended up getting shortened — but not to spare blushing audiences.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Risk factors at any age include obesity, lack of physical activity, a diet high in red or processed meat and low in fruits and vegetables, smoking, heavy alcohol use, having inflammatory bowel disease or a family history of colorectal cancer.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rows and rows of these large, double-petaled flowers will be unfolding over the coming weeks in 13 shades from pink and red to yellow and orange.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Maybe some stayed for the sheer pornography of it all.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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If sheer isn't your thing, porcelain is your answer.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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Though desultory violence by remaining members of the group continued for years, the autumn of 1977 marked the climax of the violent campaigns of extremist left wing groups in the country.—
Jason Burke,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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In frost-free areas, they are often planted from autumn through winter to take advantage of cooler temperatures.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Blooming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooming. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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