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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
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
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
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
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Outdoors, the magnolias, camellias and winter roses are blooming, along with the first of spring’s showy daffodils, and the hiking trails are open.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Harry Melling is a late-blooming looker.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Spring brings crisp weather, blooming flowers, and plenty of golf on TV, setting the tone for the season.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
From nostalgic comfort foods like lasagna, cheesy pastas, chicken pot pie, and shepherd's pie to more indulgent dishes like beef wellington, blooming onions, and brisket—there’s no shortage of ways to indulge your savory side this year.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
As a 20-year-old, Taylor Barnard raced with chutzpah and still blooming talent in getting two poles and five podium finishes for Neom McLaren.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Many fruit trees are blooming; complete normal pruning early this month.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Frosty mornings may persist longer than average, increasing the risk of late freezes that could affect early-blooming fruit trees and tender garden plants.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
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
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
For the warmer months, sit outside at The Garden for views of Aspen Mountain accompanied by blooming flowers around you.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Outdoors, the magnolias, camellias and winter roses are blooming, along with the first of spring’s showy daffodils, and the hiking trails are open.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Harry Melling is a late-blooming looker.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Spring brings crisp weather, blooming flowers, and plenty of golf on TV, setting the tone for the season.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
From nostalgic comfort foods like lasagna, cheesy pastas, chicken pot pie, and shepherd's pie to more indulgent dishes like beef wellington, blooming onions, and brisket—there’s no shortage of ways to indulge your savory side this year.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
As a 20-year-old, Taylor Barnard raced with chutzpah and still blooming talent in getting two poles and five podium finishes for Neom McLaren.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Many fruit trees are blooming; complete normal pruning early this month.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Frosty mornings may persist longer than average, increasing the risk of late freezes that could affect early-blooming fruit trees and tender garden plants.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooming
Adjective
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In the spring of 2024, Flynn McGuire started to notice glowing references online to an unapproved drug that proponents claimed could help the body heal more quickly.—
Sara Talpos — Undark,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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The film has a brutal 6% critic score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, but the audience score is at a glowing 99%.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Manchester United represents unconditional devotion, great joy and deep mourning.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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He was sentenced to an unconditional discharge, leaving his conviction intact but sparing him any punishment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Remove the spent flowering spikes so the plant can direct its energy toward new growth and eventual blooms.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
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The deciduous saucer magnolia’s floral display is enhanced by the fact that flowering takes place when the tree is still leafless.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Liverpool’s new partnership is blossoming Liverpool have established a bad habit of conceding first this season.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 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
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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Grubb saw that the right side of Chabolla’s face was covered in a thick gel, with bright red skin underneath.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Videos on Chinese social media show people adorning their homes with red posters carrying well-wishing phrases, known as fai chun or chunlian, in an annual festive ritual.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The sheer pervasiveness of lopsided household labor suggests that this problem cannot be explained by a few individual bad actors.—
Jelena Kecmanovic,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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But most of all, there was sheer, unadulterated delight.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Where California' tule fog forms The Central Valley is fertile ground for the formation of tule fog, a persistent radiation fog, in late autumn and winter, according to NASA.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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IonQ did its own SPAC deal in the autumn of 2021; since then its share price has more than tripled.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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