Synonyms of blooms

blooms 1 of 2

noun

plural of bloom

1

as in blossoms

a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement

a handsome young man in the full bloom of youth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blossoms
• flowers
• primes
• springtimes
• salad days
• florescences
• flushes
• revivals
• pinnacles
• heydays
• autumns
• floruits
• flowerings
• high noons
• efflorescences
• grandeurs
• summits
• zeniths
• splendors
• Indian summers
• peaks
• glories
• climaxes
• golden ages
• meridians
• recoveries
• apexes
• silver ages
• acmes
• comebacks
• belle epoques

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• declines
• decays
• bottoms
• downfalls
• nadirs

2

as in flowers

the usually showy plant part that produces seeds

the rosebush produces blooms only in midsummer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flowers
• blossoms
• buds
• florets
• flowerets
• bouquets
• garlands
• posies
• wreaths
• nosegays
• corsages
• sprays
• arrangements
• boutonnieres
• leis

blooms

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bloom

1

as in unfolds

to produce flowers

forsythias only bloom at the beginning of spring

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flowers
• blossoms
• unfolds
• leaves
• buds
• burgeons
• effloresces
• blows
• leafs
• opens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fades
• withers
• dies
• dries up
• shrivels
• wilts
• drops
• expires
• perishes

2

as in blushes

to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)

she arrived at the house, blooming from her vigorous walk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blushes
• flushes
• glows
• reddens
• turns color
• colors
• crimsons
• incarnadines
• rouges
• abashes
• mortifies
• ruddles
• disconcerts
• fazes
• humiliates
• chagrins
• discomfits
• embarrasses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blooms

Noun

Mimosa The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026

The collection is also a seasonal day book, tracing a year of temperature changes, blooms, and dyings-off. — Craig Morgan Teicher, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

The designer’s most theatrical designs take cues from the evocative Hawaii landscape — think cactus blooms, birds of paradise and tropical flowers. — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Deadhead blazing star during the growing season to encourage more flowering, but do not prune too soon, as cutting off the foliage may reduce next year’s blooms. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026

This is a lovely way to remember summer’s blooms or fall’s changing leaves. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

How to Care for Hibiscus in the Fall Fall care can make a big difference for hibiscus blooms in summer. — Jane Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026

But dormant wildflower seeds can spring into action when conditions are just right, carpeting the landscape with delightful blooms. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Gems in contrasting shades are arranged into tiny blooms, giving classic floral nail art the full crystal candy treatment. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Verb

There, wisteria blooms on trellises, raspberries ripen on bushes, a cold-plunge pool commands sweeping views of downtown Manhattan—and a chicken coop looms in the corner. — Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026

Still, Under Story is about the devastation of a life that breaks down and the miracle of the life that blooms from those ashes. — Chloe Benjamain, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

For woody flowering perennials such as azaleas and hydrangeas, if the plant blooms before May, prune after flowering; if the plant blooms after May, prune just before spring growth occurs (usually around February or early March). — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026

Plan your visit for the summer, specifically mid-June to early September, when the region blooms with sea life and the parks are fully accessible. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

Harvest oregano before the plant blooms to experience this herb’s best flavor. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026

The city blooms with bikers, picnickers, runners, and walkers, and cafés push their tables out to the sidewalk. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026

The plant blooms only when sufficient energy is accumulated, making time between flowering unpredictable, spanning from a few years to more than a decade, according to the United States Botanic Garden. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026

The flowers are small, but the plant blooms for a long period from May to September. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026