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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
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Once the old blooms are removed, place the plant in a warm, bright location and water it regularly throughout the spring and summer.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Once the flowers decline the long stalk that held the blooms can be cut down to the top of the amaryllis bulb.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Interiors strike a balance between upscale chic—with slouching sofas and armchairs upholstered in a lilac linen that references blooms that peek out around the property—and exceedingly minimal, with modern fireplaces and infinity pools.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
But the discharges also can overwhelm the delicate estuaries east and west of the state’s largest lake and, during the warm summer months, spread blooms of toxic algae, an issue that has become more persistent in recent years.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
View the photo gallery to see the most vibrant orchid displays and rare blooms from this year’s exhibition.
—Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Summer brings enormous, heaven-scented blooms that ripen to attractive cones holding bright red seeds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
The plant typically blooms in early January and can grow up to 15 feet tall in zones 6-10.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
To shield the latter from the street outside, flowers and other foliage were planted to create a small forestlike privacy garden that blooms in the spring and summer.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
The stealth lead of Jay Kelly is Sandler, who blooms on the periphery here.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
Indeed, where temperatures stay above 40 degrees, this hybrid of two South African natives blooms all twelve months of the year in coastal gardens.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
The sweet spots for airfare are between February and May, once the Carnival festivities are over and before the July holidays, and again from September to November, when Brazil blooms into spring.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
So, Ava really blooms in the back half, her agency and role in all things related to her dad gets messier and more dangerous.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Her corner property, which once featured a standard lawn, now blooms with milkweeds, perennials and even fruit trees.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Forsythia Bursting forth in sprays of yellow blooms while everything else is still brown and dormant, forsythia provides a splash of color when the daffodils are starting to bloom.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
Once the old blooms are removed, place the plant in a warm, bright location and water it regularly throughout the spring and summer.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
Once the flowers decline the long stalk that held the blooms can be cut down to the top of the amaryllis bulb.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Interiors strike a balance between upscale chic—with slouching sofas and armchairs upholstered in a lilac linen that references blooms that peek out around the property—and exceedingly minimal, with modern fireplaces and infinity pools.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
But the discharges also can overwhelm the delicate estuaries east and west of the state’s largest lake and, during the warm summer months, spread blooms of toxic algae, an issue that has become more persistent in recent years.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
View the photo gallery to see the most vibrant orchid displays and rare blooms from this year’s exhibition.
—Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Summer brings enormous, heaven-scented blooms that ripen to attractive cones holding bright red seeds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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
The plant typically blooms in early January and can grow up to 15 feet tall in zones 6-10.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
To shield the latter from the street outside, flowers and other foliage were planted to create a small forestlike privacy garden that blooms in the spring and summer.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
The stealth lead of Jay Kelly is Sandler, who blooms on the periphery here.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2025
Indeed, where temperatures stay above 40 degrees, this hybrid of two South African natives blooms all twelve months of the year in coastal gardens.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
The sweet spots for airfare are between February and May, once the Carnival festivities are over and before the July holidays, and again from September to November, when Brazil blooms into spring.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
So, Ava really blooms in the back half, her agency and role in all things related to her dad gets messier and more dangerous.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Her corner property, which once featured a standard lawn, now blooms with milkweeds, perennials and even fruit trees.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooms
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Amid all the beauty of Tokyo, one of the enduring memories had nothing to do with cherry blossoms or the architecture.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the beauty of figure skating blossoms from its brutality.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The nude mesh dress was strategically embroidered with pale pink flowers and sage green leaves, which bloomed over her body and around the hemline.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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That included a bronze octagonal mirror decorated with flowers and birds, a gold hairpin, and a gold comb exhibiting rich detail-work with filigree and granulation.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 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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At least one large contractor is interpreting the order as applying to not only defense primes, but also suppliers and defense technology companies like Anduril and Palantir Technologies.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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But with Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins all in their primes, three straight Januarys at home must be a tough pill to swallow for Bengals ownership — although Mike Brown has been especially patient with coaches in the past.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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For starters, reds, berries, terracottas, hot pinks, and warm corals that echo how melanin-rich skin naturally flushes.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
26 Dec. 2025
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Cold water immersion constricts blood vessels, reduces swelling, numbs sore areas, and flushes lactic acid from the muscles.—
Outside,
Outside,
10 Dec. 2025
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Monet’s Palazzo Ducale centers on the Venetian landmark rendered in diffused brushstrokes, with a dial that glows orange under UV light — a nod to the interplay of light and reflection in Monet’s work.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The colors are made with neon gas, which glows when electricity runs through it.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Blooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooms. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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