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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
Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
The shop carries a wide selection of floral bouquets, unique flowers and blooming and tropical plants.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Petunias are versatile, attracting pollinators with their long blooming season from spring through frost and doing well in full sun to partial shade.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
As summer arrives, salvia — especially red varieties — delivers long blooming periods and is highly attractive to hummingbirds.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Deadheading keeps the plant neat and prolongs its blooming period.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Ahh, blooming buds, fresh produce popping up at markets and warmer days ahead.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 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
To encourage continuous blooming, prune it back right after the first major flush of flowers fades, which usually occurs in early to mid-summer.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 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
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
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Walking paths and blooming gardens skirt the knobby cypress knees.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Visitors can currently enjoy yoga, rest and relax, or take in the blooming cherry blossoms in the green space.
—Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 6 May 2026
There's a myth that blooming signals a plant is dying—however, that's not true.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
Lilacs are an icon of spring, blooming in shades from deep purple to pale lavender to white all over the Chicago area.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Adjective
They are known for their bright yellow flowers and long blooming period.
—Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
The shop carries a wide selection of floral bouquets, unique flowers and blooming and tropical plants.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Petunias are versatile, attracting pollinators with their long blooming season from spring through frost and doing well in full sun to partial shade.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
As summer arrives, salvia — especially red varieties — delivers long blooming periods and is highly attractive to hummingbirds.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Deadheading keeps the plant neat and prolongs its blooming period.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Ahh, blooming buds, fresh produce popping up at markets and warmer days ahead.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 19 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
Noun
For optimal blooming, provide a few hours of direct morning sun.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 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
To encourage continuous blooming, prune it back right after the first major flush of flowers fades, which usually occurs in early to mid-summer.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 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
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
Verb
Despite the colder weather, winter is a great time to visit—and even a chance to catch some snow and ski—while spring offers a landscape blooming with azaleas, mountain laurels, and wildflowers.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Walking paths and blooming gardens skirt the knobby cypress knees.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Visitors can currently enjoy yoga, rest and relax, or take in the blooming cherry blossoms in the green space.
—Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 6 May 2026
There's a myth that blooming signals a plant is dying—however, that's not true.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026
Lilacs are an icon of spring, blooming in shades from deep purple to pale lavender to white all over the Chicago area.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooming
Adjective
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Happy, glowing, ready-for-life me.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The piece creates a gently glowing, romantic atmosphere that segues perfectly with an evening informed by the storied garden design of Northern Italy.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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In 1945, Nazi Germany signed an unconditional surrender at Allied headquarters in Rheims, France, ending its role in World War II.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The Angels designate for assignment veteran slugger Albert Pujols, for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Fertilizing can reduce flowering and make the plants flop.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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Plant in full sun for best flowering.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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In this regard, our media-entertainment industrial complex is actually leading the way, with Project Hail Mary and the Artemis coverage and the little hopecore movement currently blossoming.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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McCoy left Oregon State after his freshman season and was a plug-and-play starter at Tennessee, blossoming into a lockdown cornerback specializing in man coverage who earned All-American honors and was a semifinalist for the Thorpe Award as a sophomore in 2024.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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New Jersey forest cherries, bright yellow, blushing red.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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These blushing spring radishes add a lovely color and flavor to little gem lettuces.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hough was seen wearing a bright red string bikini in photos and videos that were taken during a snorkeling outing.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Just avoid red, blue, and purple gummies, which can leave a residue that resembles blood.—
Holly Burns,
Time,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Given the sheer number of stocks offering dividends, identifying the right ones is not always straightforward.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Not to mention, there’s the sheer natural beauty of the Verde River and the red-rock formations the region is known for.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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The process of making jang is lengthy and begins with fermented soybean blocks known as meju made in late autumn.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
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An autumn El Niño appears to elevate the risk of large fires in the eastern and northern Rocky Mountains in the spring.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Blooming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooming. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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