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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
Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Once the days get warmer, even the most scrubbing- and mopping-averse get the itch to wash the windows, polish the floors or make the inside air smell as fresh as the blooms outside.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
All of these flowers drop seeds in the garden, which germinate and give way to blooms the following year.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
The heat can also kill fish and wildlife that thrive on the cool Pacific water, as well as cause possible algal blooms.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Fernleaf lavender blooms heavily from spring to fall and may flower intermittently throughout the year.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
That's via fouled beaches, disrupted fishing, damage to coastal infrastructure and tourists that catch a whiff of sargassum blooms online and just cancel their hotel reservations.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Then, the ocher reveals itself as a carpet of yellow blooms, the mauve a blaze of deep purple interspersed with lighter lavender.
—Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 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
Everything blooms on Written Into Changes, the second album by Avalon Emerson & the Charm.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 21 Mar. 2026
As the city blooms with hundreds of thousands of Yoshino cherry trees, indulge in speciality, mouthwatering delights at participating eateries.
—Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The mimosa tree that blooms in March with its bright yellow flowers and refreshing scent became the symbol of the movement and a special cake with a sunny yellow color is made for celebration.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
When Fritz competes on home soil, his tennis often blooms.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
Shaunfield recommends using blooms like marigolds as a finishing touch.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Once the days get warmer, even the most scrubbing- and mopping-averse get the itch to wash the windows, polish the floors or make the inside air smell as fresh as the blooms outside.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
All of these flowers drop seeds in the garden, which germinate and give way to blooms the following year.
—Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
The heat can also kill fish and wildlife that thrive on the cool Pacific water, as well as cause possible algal blooms.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Fernleaf lavender blooms heavily from spring to fall and may flower intermittently throughout the year.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
That's via fouled beaches, disrupted fishing, damage to coastal infrastructure and tourists that catch a whiff of sargassum blooms online and just cancel their hotel reservations.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026
Then, the ocher reveals itself as a carpet of yellow blooms, the mauve a blaze of deep purple interspersed with lighter lavender.
—Alissa Greenberg, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Creeping Charlie also blooms in late winter or early spring, which is before many people get into the garden.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 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
Everything blooms on Written Into Changes, the second album by Avalon Emerson & the Charm.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 21 Mar. 2026
As the city blooms with hundreds of thousands of Yoshino cherry trees, indulge in speciality, mouthwatering delights at participating eateries.
—Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The mimosa tree that blooms in March with its bright yellow flowers and refreshing scent became the symbol of the movement and a special cake with a sunny yellow color is made for celebration.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
When Fritz competes on home soil, his tennis often blooms.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooms
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Other important ceremonial garments are also on display, including the Queen’s wedding dress, from 1947, another Hartnell creation that incorporated not just the white rose of the House of York but also featured orange blossoms, a symbol of fertility.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Renowned for its extended bloom period, this lovely flower boasts daisy-like blossoms with prominent orange-brown centers and drooping lavender-purple petals.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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Then, begin brainstorming the new shrubs and decorative flowers on your dream list.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
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Build on that textural layer by styling a coffee table with a stack of books, a sculptural object that introduces another new material, and an organic element such as a vase filled with branches or a beautiful bouquet of flowers.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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That's likely a consequence of the narrow aperture and small front element; brighter zooms and primes tend to have more issues with flare and ghost color.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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For years, defense tech has fought to prove itself in Washington and grab a chunk of the ballooning Pentagon budget snatched up by defense primes like Lockheed Martin, RTX and Northrop Grumman.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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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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Sharon Stone glows in a white pantsuit and sunglasses for the premiere of Magnolia's Normal in Los Angeles on April 15.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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The matte does look quite stylish and helps accentuate the new colors — the old version only glows orange.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Blooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooms. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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