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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
Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Read on to learn how to give your orchid the right care and get it back on track for re-blooming.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 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
The multiyear partnership, a first for both the brand and the league, cemented the already blooming relationship between the players and fashion.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 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
Angela England, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Pruning is usually done at specific times of the year, typically while a plant is dormant, before new growth emerges in spring, or once the blooming cycle of a plant is done for the season.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 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
This mani features pink florals with yellow croc print, achieved with the help of blooming gel.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Living in the moment, and blooming where she was planted were her super powers.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 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
Late freezes may potentially affect early blooming fruit trees and garden plants, so gardeners and farmers may want to delay planting crops that are sensitive to frost, and keep on-hand cold-weather protection like cold frames, row covers and mulch, according to the almanac.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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
Read on to learn how to give your orchid the right care and get it back on track for re-blooming.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 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
The multiyear partnership, a first for both the brand and the league, cemented the already blooming relationship between the players and fashion.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 11 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
This relative of catnip (Nepeta cataria) has some of the same bewitching effects on cats, but this species has more attractive flowers, blooming from May until September.
—Angela England, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Pruning is usually done at specific times of the year, typically while a plant is dormant, before new growth emerges in spring, or once the blooming cycle of a plant is done for the season.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 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
This mani features pink florals with yellow croc print, achieved with the help of blooming gel.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
Living in the moment, and blooming where she was planted were her super powers.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 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
Late freezes may potentially affect early blooming fruit trees and garden plants, so gardeners and farmers may want to delay planting crops that are sensitive to frost, and keep on-hand cold-weather protection like cold frames, row covers and mulch, according to the almanac.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooming
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As for glam, Hudson’s makeup artist, Naoko Scintu, executed a glowing visage.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Otherwise, skin was kept fresh and glowing—thanks in large part to Furtuna Skin’s lineup.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Because in the digital world, expectations are rarely, if ever, met with disappointment, and partners -always emotionally available, mature, and composed – offer unconditional support and companionship through a screen.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
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Why is unconditional support of Israel, or any foreign country for that matter, part of the editorial board’s criteria for endorsement?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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But some indoor plants do better snug in their pots; being a little root-bound is conducive to their growth and flowering.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Feb. 2026
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Deadheading encourages more flowering.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Arriving on the historically Black campus in 1960 just months after students there launched sit-ins at a whites-only lunch counter, Jackson immersed himself in the blossoming Civil Rights Movement.—
Sophia Tareen,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Some parts of Route 65 looked more like an artillery range, with rim-bending, tire-tearing, and suspension-slaughtering potholes blossoming from the black top.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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Weaving reprises Grace MacCaullay, the blushing bride who was forced to lay waste to her wealthy new in-laws during their sadistic rendition of hide-and-seek.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The red Powerball ranges from 1 to 26.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Why is everyone dressed in red?—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The duo’s inspiration—from Italian folklore, art, architecture, opera, cinema, religion, and the sheer beauty of their native country—shines through.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some of these scenarios would be more painful than others for the Bulls, who likely will sink next season into another losing endeavor — perhaps by choice, perhaps by the sheer reality of their roster’s lack of talent.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker likens this pillow to the feeling of a crisp autumn night, cracking your window to get a fresh breeze.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2026
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Sadly, though the Bothy has proven quite popular in the UK since launching last autumn, there are no immediate plans to bring it to the United States, where NuCamp serves as the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the US-spec Barefoot trailer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Feb. 2026
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