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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
Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Those blooms feed zooplankton, which feed small fish, which feed larger fish like the walleye Feiner hopes to find.
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
And lots of garden blooms offer both sources for bees throughout the growing season.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Warmer temperatures will cause plant growth and flowering to speed up so your blooms won’t last as long.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Groom indoor plants to remove yellowing leaves and faded blooms.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
The roomy square toe and chunky geometric heel are on-trend and create a flattering silhouette, as does the shape of the faux-leather boot shaft, which blooms out slightly at the top to allow for full freedom of movement.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Black-eyed Susan blooms at the end of hot, humid summers when other plants are wilting.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The film takes its name from the kurinji flower, which blooms once every 12 years in the Nilgiris mountain range, reflecting the story’s themes of waiting, endurance and change.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Rarely have Hunt’s compositions felt so jittery and full of life as the title track, which blooms from murmuring drones into shimmering bokehs of synth programming.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
Christmas Cactus Although the Christmas cactus blooms a few weeks later than the Thanksgiving cactus, in terms of fertilization, they are treated the same—no fertilizer in January.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Romance blooms through healing conversations, forgiveness or quiet revelations in solitude, or with friends.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
The plant blooms vigorously from spring through summer—no deadheading required—and holds up well through heat and drought.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
But Daye naturally decays at the end of each season, unless she is rebuilt using the branches, berries, and blooms of the next.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
Those blooms feed zooplankton, which feed small fish, which feed larger fish like the walleye Feiner hopes to find.
—Berly McCoy, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
And lots of garden blooms offer both sources for bees throughout the growing season.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Warmer temperatures will cause plant growth and flowering to speed up so your blooms won’t last as long.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Groom indoor plants to remove yellowing leaves and faded blooms.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
If a plant blooms early due to a warm spell followed by a hard frost, the flowers may die, resulting in a lost harvest.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
The roomy square toe and chunky geometric heel are on-trend and create a flattering silhouette, as does the shape of the faux-leather boot shaft, which blooms out slightly at the top to allow for full freedom of movement.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Black-eyed Susan blooms at the end of hot, humid summers when other plants are wilting.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The film takes its name from the kurinji flower, which blooms once every 12 years in the Nilgiris mountain range, reflecting the story’s themes of waiting, endurance and change.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Rarely have Hunt’s compositions felt so jittery and full of life as the title track, which blooms from murmuring drones into shimmering bokehs of synth programming.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
Christmas Cactus Although the Christmas cactus blooms a few weeks later than the Thanksgiving cactus, in terms of fertilization, they are treated the same—no fertilizer in January.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
Romance blooms through healing conversations, forgiveness or quiet revelations in solitude, or with friends.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
The plant blooms vigorously from spring through summer—no deadheading required—and holds up well through heat and drought.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooms
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Water trickled along a stone in a nearby pond, and trees were sprouting buds of peach and cherry blossoms.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Known for its stunning pink blossoms in spring and deep red leaves, this ornamental tree adds aesthetic beauty and delicious fruit to any landscape.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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In both cases Jesse took the time to call our parents to console them and to send them flowers.—
Rick Davis,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The planters come in a set of two and are offered in four simple colors, each of which will let colorful flowers and leafy options stand out.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 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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Faber and Sanderson will still be in their primes at 27.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Both fighters are now much more than a decade removed from their primes, but Mayweather and Pacquiao remain two of the biggest names in boxing.—
Greg Beacham,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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There are two options, with Daily mode which requires just wiping the cooking chamber with a semi-wet cloth, or Monthly mode which is a self cleaning function that flushes out the internal oil and water hoses.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2026
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As the city flushes the system, impacted customers are being told not to drink the water, wash dishes, prepare food, or brush your teeth without boiling the water or using bottled water.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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In San Francisco, Chinatown glows with lanterns, pop‑up performances, and bustling markets as the city builds toward its iconic Chinese New Year Parade on March 7 — one of the largest outside Asia.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Your 5th House of Creativity glows with a Solar Eclipse, inviting playful expression and heartfelt risk that helps love and artistry feel alive again.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Blooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooms. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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