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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
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Nutrient-rich agricultural runoff and sewage cause huge algal blooms, and when these algae die and sink, bacteria bloom in turn, consuming so much oxygen that few other organisms survive at lower depths.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Already, sea creatures have been plagued in 2025 by deadly algae blooms, bacterial illnesses and shifts in food sources, as well as the always-present threats of fishing gear and ship strikes.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The panoramic view from the first launch point is unbeatable, though eight acres of dazzling protea blooms unfurl below, nearly stealing the show.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
And despite the common misconception, goldenrod is not a source of seasonal allergies (ragweed, which blooms at the same time, is the real culprit).
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Hardy cyclamen is a perennial, which blooms in late summer to autumn with the leaves remaining evergreen throughout the winter.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 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
Many daylilies are reblooming but the most notable of these is Stella de Oro, a yellow-orange variety that blooms uninterruptedly from spring to fall.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Pour-over coffee maker Pour-over coffee makers, usually cones that sit atop cups or carafes à la Chemex, utilize a precise pouring technique (ideally from a gooseneck kettle) that blooms the grounds and extracts the best flavors as the coffee drips into the vessel below.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Despite their differences, their friendship blossoms and eventually blooms into something more intimate and beautiful.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Medellín, a destination that calls itself a place where everything blooms.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
With white spring blooms, showy bark, edible purple-red berries, and great autumn color, this plant offers year-round interest.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Nutrient-rich agricultural runoff and sewage cause huge algal blooms, and when these algae die and sink, bacteria bloom in turn, consuming so much oxygen that few other organisms survive at lower depths.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Already, sea creatures have been plagued in 2025 by deadly algae blooms, bacterial illnesses and shifts in food sources, as well as the always-present threats of fishing gear and ship strikes.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025
The panoramic view from the first launch point is unbeatable, though eight acres of dazzling protea blooms unfurl below, nearly stealing the show.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
And despite the common misconception, goldenrod is not a source of seasonal allergies (ragweed, which blooms at the same time, is the real culprit).
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Hardy cyclamen is a perennial, which blooms in late summer to autumn with the leaves remaining evergreen throughout the winter.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 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
Many daylilies are reblooming but the most notable of these is Stella de Oro, a yellow-orange variety that blooms uninterruptedly from spring to fall.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Pour-over coffee maker Pour-over coffee makers, usually cones that sit atop cups or carafes à la Chemex, utilize a precise pouring technique (ideally from a gooseneck kettle) that blooms the grounds and extracts the best flavors as the coffee drips into the vessel below.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Despite their differences, their friendship blossoms and eventually blooms into something more intimate and beautiful.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Medellín, a destination that calls itself a place where everything blooms.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooms
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But as the pair’s romance blossoms, class disparities threaten to tear them apart, from her classmate Mantas’ (Matas Dirginciu) jealousy to her disciplinarian dad’s (Dainius Gavenonis) disapproval.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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And the blossoms were not just magnificent but a reminder of the possibility of renewal.—
Lucinda Rosenfeld,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Anderson made a convincing argument for florals in the fall with her long white off-the-shoulder dress from Magnolia Pearl, which was covered in colorful appliqué flowers.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
25 Oct. 2025
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Irwin, who is a wildlife conservationist and the son of late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin, posted a video on Instagram that captured his ecstatic surprise upon receiving a massive bouquet of flowers from Bailey.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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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German and French delegations packed new national pavilions, Polish and Dutch firms demoed loitering munitions and EW suites, and US primes like Lockheed Martin, RTX (Raytheon), and AeroVironment dominated the floor with NASAMS, HIMARS, and unmanned systems.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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Ace versus ace The primes of Lincecum and Kershaw never truly aligned.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Good sleep patterns are vital as the brain flushes those toxins while asleep, and disruptions could subsequently increase the risk of dementia later in life.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Following the media coverage, Davis said she's started smelling bleach or chlorine coming from her taps, yet the discoloration continues as the town flushes hydrants.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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Dusted with snow and adorned with red berries and pine cones, each pre-lit tree glows with 130 warm white lights.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Nearby, Cherry Creek North’s Winter Wanderland glows with nearly a million lights, festive pop-up bars, and a holiday market featuring more than 40 local artisans.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Blooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooms. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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