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as in blossoms
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
a handsome young man in the full bloom of youth
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as in blushes
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 blooms
Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Plant additional successions of sunflowers every week or two to enjoy blooms later in the summer.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Trinanes said recent research supports that blooms are most likely triggered from the deep ocean climate cycles.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
This turns gardenia, rose and similar blooms brown in a short period of time.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Those bright, vibrant blooms in shades of yellow, orange, and red also repel flies and other insects thanks to their pungent odors.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Too much of it can be disastrous for the local ecosystems, leading to issues like algal blooms.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Butterfly weed is a native to North America that blooms in mid to late summer, immediately luring butterflies and other pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
The longaniza breakfast taco lands hot in my hands, the tortilla still steaming, folded around spicy sausage and eggs with a tomato-rich salsa that blooms slowly with heat.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Every seasoned gardener knows the particular satisfaction of coaxing beauty from unlikely places — a stubborn perennial that finally blooms, a shaded corner that transforms with the right groundcover.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Unlike annual salvia, this stunning variety typically blooms once in the summer season, but cutting it back may trigger an additional flowering cycle later on.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
The 10th hole is Camelia, another one that typically blooms well before the Masters.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Aren’t the languid purple wisteria blooms so pretty this time of year?
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The former blooms every 2-5 years for a week, and the latter produces a flower every year that blooms for a day.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
She can be seen holding a bouquet of white blooms that complement the flowers adorning her romantic hairstyle.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Plant additional successions of sunflowers every week or two to enjoy blooms later in the summer.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Trinanes said recent research supports that blooms are most likely triggered from the deep ocean climate cycles.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
This turns gardenia, rose and similar blooms brown in a short period of time.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
Those bright, vibrant blooms in shades of yellow, orange, and red also repel flies and other insects thanks to their pungent odors.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Too much of it can be disastrous for the local ecosystems, leading to issues like algal blooms.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
Verb
What color blooms your hydrangeas will deliver is dependent on the pH level of the soil in which it's planted.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Butterfly weed is a native to North America that blooms in mid to late summer, immediately luring butterflies and other pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
The longaniza breakfast taco lands hot in my hands, the tortilla still steaming, folded around spicy sausage and eggs with a tomato-rich salsa that blooms slowly with heat.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Every seasoned gardener knows the particular satisfaction of coaxing beauty from unlikely places — a stubborn perennial that finally blooms, a shaded corner that transforms with the right groundcover.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Unlike annual salvia, this stunning variety typically blooms once in the summer season, but cutting it back may trigger an additional flowering cycle later on.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
The 10th hole is Camelia, another one that typically blooms well before the Masters.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Aren’t the languid purple wisteria blooms so pretty this time of year?
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The former blooms every 2-5 years for a week, and the latter produces a flower every year that blooms for a day.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooms
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Mount Fuji looms on the horizon, cherry blossoms line the roads, and Buddhist temples dot the foothills.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
8 May 2026
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However, the climate in India creates lower-quality, vague -smelling blossoms.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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As real trees begin to bloom outside, photographer Widline Cadet picks through two playfully oversized bouquets of positively unnatural plastic flowers.—
Elly Fishman,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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The piece, created by artist Shea Maze with support from his grandmother and textile artist, Ceci Lewis, includes cotton and silk cloth dyed with indigo, black walnut and various flowers.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Long blushes through the compliment and returns it, praising Bosworth right back.—
William Earl,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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While at dusk, the horizon blushes with coral light as fishing boats drift past the silhouette of Longtou Rock.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Anduril is up against the small but deeply entrenched world of defense primes, some of whose lobbyists have been working the Hill longer than Schimpf’s been alive.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Any set of prime numbers is automatically primitive, because primes have no factors (except themselves and the number one).—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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The body flushes the extra sugar out through urine — and takes a lot of hydration with it, leaving people both running to the bathroom constantly and feeling parched.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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The narrator of Repetition tears up her diary and flushes the pages down the toilet.—
Honor Jones,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On the western horizon, Venus glows brightly at sunset, while Jupiter hangs just above it.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Even if other tracks on BASS2 don’t quite rise to the same level, the record glows with new confidence.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Blooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooms. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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