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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
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
The plant can put on eight feet of growth in a single year and produces a plethora of six-inch-diameter blooms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
In October, Johannesburg, South Africa, is bursting with violet Jacaranda blooms for the country's spring season.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Christmas cacti typically flower from November to January with blooms that last between 4 and 6 weeks.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 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
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
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
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
Noun
Bark, blooms, fruits, and seeds all play a role, while fall foliage adds a riot of seasonal color.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
The plant can put on eight feet of growth in a single year and produces a plethora of six-inch-diameter blooms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
In October, Johannesburg, South Africa, is bursting with violet Jacaranda blooms for the country's spring season.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Christmas cacti typically flower from November to January with blooms that last between 4 and 6 weeks.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 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
Verb
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooms
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Whether decked out in clusters of large spherical blossoms or enchanting lacecap flowers, there’s a perfect hydrangea for nearly every yard—whether drenched in sun or cloaked in shade—and every gardener's personality.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jacarandas, as synonymous to Joburg as cherry blossoms to Japan, are actually an import, bought to South Africa from Brazil in the 19th century.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Once summer flowers fade and growth stops, start cleaning up the garden.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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After writing about plants with purple flowers, two gardeners shared their purple horticultural passions.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 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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Others have built shipyards on their own investors’ dimes — something unthinkable for the primes.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Civilian operators can use them for trade and transport, while defense primes adapt them with sensors, weapons, and communications for military missions.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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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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The business mogul glows in a golden gown and matching accessories.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 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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27 Oct. 2025
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“Blooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooms. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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