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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
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
However, there are newer hydrangea varieties called reblooming hydrangeas that bloom on both old and new wood to extend the blooming time.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Some swear by using coffee grounds to give their Christmas cactus encouragement during the blooming season.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
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
In late spring, the city hums with farmers’ markets, craft beer events and bike rides along blooming lakefront paths.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 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
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
This year's gold medalists include an innovative little squash and a big-blooming dianthus.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Camellia sasanqua is the fall to winter-blooming camellia species.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Here’s how often to fertilize orchids to keep them blooming.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Additionally, hoyas prefer to be slightly rootbound, which can also encourage blooming.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
In late spring, the Badlands transform with green grasses and blooming wildflowers, perfect for photographers and nature enthusiasts.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
However, there are newer hydrangea varieties called reblooming hydrangeas that bloom on both old and new wood to extend the blooming time.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Some swear by using coffee grounds to give their Christmas cactus encouragement during the blooming season.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
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
In late spring, the city hums with farmers’ markets, craft beer events and bike rides along blooming lakefront paths.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 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
Like any other bulb, the amaryllis needs its foliage to build its energy reserves for the next blooming period, says gardening expert Kelly Funk.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
This year's gold medalists include an innovative little squash and a big-blooming dianthus.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Camellia sasanqua is the fall to winter-blooming camellia species.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Here’s how often to fertilize orchids to keep them blooming.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Additionally, hoyas prefer to be slightly rootbound, which can also encourage blooming.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
In late spring, the Badlands transform with green grasses and blooming wildflowers, perfect for photographers and nature enthusiasts.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooming
Adjective
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Each one is a glowing testament to her.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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Part of last season’s successful Strasbourg team was Chelsea’s Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos, who gave a glowing assessment of Rosenior when speaking at a press conference in November.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Validation, on the other hand, is unconditional.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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According to Rhode Island General Laws, Section 6-13-10, this merchandise can be considered an unconditional gift without any obligation on the recipient's part to the sender.—
Bailey Allen,
The Providence Journal,
16 Jan. 2026
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This type of scale insect doesn’t usually kill the host plant, though prolonged heavy infestations may weaken it, reduce flowering, or cause individual branches to die back.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Jan. 2026
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For optimal flowering, African violet pots should measure no more than 1/3 wider than the width of the plant’s leaves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
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And then those pink shrubs with their little flowers, blossoming like islands of pink mist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Apatow and Nivola — who both have parents in the entertainment industry — have supported each other's blossoming acting careers, and Nivola previously thanked Apatow for flying to Thailand to see him film season 3 of The White Lotus.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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
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Timid, pious, and empathic to a fault, the heroine of Mansfield Park spends a good deal of time trembling and blushing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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While on the runway the dress was blue and black with a trompe-l’œil design, Robbie’s look leaned into more Victorian-era flourishes, with a laced strapless bodice and an onyx and scarlet red gradient petal skirt, striking colors which borrowed from other styles in the show.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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The businesswoman was decked out in a red Carolina Herrera gown and had her makeup done for the occasion.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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El Capitan is a roughly 3,000-foot sheer granite wall — more than twice the height of the Empire State Building — in the northern valley of Yosemite National Park in California.—
Melissa Gaffney,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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The sheer size and scope of the site presented a range of logistical challenges ahead of the reopening.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The photosynthetic blue-green algae typically flourishes during the warmer months of summer and autumn, particularly in an environment with excess nutrients—a process known as eutrophication.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Jan. 2026
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On a trip to India during Diwali last autumn, Starbucks International CEO Brady Brewer tried a saffron tiramisu, as well as a spicy sandwich with chicken tikka at one of the American coffee-shop giant’s local stores.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Blooming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooming. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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