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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
Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Tall garden phlox are one of the longest blooming herbaceous perennials in summer.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 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, 21 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
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
Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
This late-blooming plant shows its color in summer and fall.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
The East Lawn Cemetery was especially important due to its proximity to Cornell Orchards, which provides a large resource of blooming flowers in early spring.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Spring is an ideal time to divide fall-blooming perennial plants, while perennials that flower in spring and summer are typically divided in autumn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
The orchards provide a large resource of blooming flowers in early spring.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
While cold drafts or dry soil can play a role, the culprit is often a sudden change in light intensity or insufficient light to fuel the massive energy expenditure of blooming.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
In Arizona, cacti are blooming months early and the worry about water has already started, said Kathy Jacobs, director of the Center for Climate Adaptation Science and Solutions at the University of Arizona.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Early blooming means more trees have budded out.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The plants are hardy in the South in USDA Zones 3-9, and the flowers of many blazing star species linger for a long time during the blooming season.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Tall garden phlox are one of the longest blooming herbaceous perennials in summer.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 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 continuous blooming, deadhead spent flowers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 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
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
Verb
These new areas truly shine, especially with the blooming monkeyflower along the trail and lemonade berry archways.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
This late-blooming plant shows its color in summer and fall.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
The East Lawn Cemetery was especially important due to its proximity to Cornell Orchards, which provides a large resource of blooming flowers in early spring.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Spring is an ideal time to divide fall-blooming perennial plants, while perennials that flower in spring and summer are typically divided in autumn.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
The orchards provide a large resource of blooming flowers in early spring.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
While cold drafts or dry soil can play a role, the culprit is often a sudden change in light intensity or insufficient light to fuel the massive energy expenditure of blooming.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026
In Arizona, cacti are blooming months early and the worry about water has already started, said Kathy Jacobs, director of the Center for Climate Adaptation Science and Solutions at the University of Arizona.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Early blooming means more trees have budded out.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooming
Adjective
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Hot black smoke socked her in the face; the staircase had become a glowing, spastic frenzy.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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According to Moore, stainless steel requires regular cleaning to keep a glowing appearance.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The series poignantly addresses the complexities of teenage struggles, particularly through Justin’s undiagnosed ADHD and Keisha’s experience of trauma, emphasizing the importance of unconditional support and the intersection of mental health with race and class in today’s world.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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The limited goal of bringing the regime to heel expanded immediately into its unconditional surrender and potential annihilation.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Verb
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Charli xcx’s blossoming acting career can find its roots in Faces of Death.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Politicians who represent that corridor say buses couldn’t run enough service to accommodate new development blossoming along the interstate, or tech jobs spawning from Livermore National Laboratory.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 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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But Republicans have long complained that Democrats have used the law to get winnable districts for their Black voters in red states that Republican-leaning white voters could never receive in blue states.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Cops are looking for three men, along with a woman with red hair, according to law enforcement sources.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the 6-foot-5 Dennis-Sutton’s potential and sheer agility are off the charts, at his size.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The format has its limitations, though — the most obvious for fans with an inclination to ship is the sheer inability to develop romantic relationships over the course of a season.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This striking deciduous tree is recognized for its unique alligator bark, vibrant autumn foliage, and late-season sweet fruit.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
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But a visit the rest of the year is equally worthwhile, especially when activities like stargazing at the Maria Mitchell Observatory hit their stride in autumn and winter.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Blooming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooming. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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