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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Beyond your beach chaise, diversions include Andromeda Botanic Gardens, an oasis of tropical trees and exotic blooms.
—Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Extended blooms do require supplemental irrigation.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
This happens especially in the hot summer months, when algae blooms are prevalent.
—New York Times, 31 May 2026
The blooms flourish from spring until the summer heat arrives, then rest and sometimes return in fall, Judd says.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Proper watering, pruning, and feeding are key to achieving bigger rose blooms.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 25 May 2026
Urban micro flower farms sell blooms and beautify communities at the same time.
—Ashley Stimpson, Washington Post, 24 May 2026
Every spring and summer, this place erupts in vibrant, fragrant blooms.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
What color blooms your hydrangeas will deliver is dependent on the pH level of the soil in which it's planted.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Butterfly weed is a native to North America that blooms in mid to late summer, immediately luring butterflies and other pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
The longaniza breakfast taco lands hot in my hands, the tortilla still steaming, folded around spicy sausage and eggs with a tomato-rich salsa that blooms slowly with heat.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Every seasoned gardener knows the particular satisfaction of coaxing beauty from unlikely places — a stubborn perennial that finally blooms, a shaded corner that transforms with the right groundcover.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Unlike annual salvia, this stunning variety typically blooms once in the summer season, but cutting it back may trigger an additional flowering cycle later on.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 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
Noun
This azalea garden features blooms in red, magenta, pink, and white.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Beyond your beach chaise, diversions include Andromeda Botanic Gardens, an oasis of tropical trees and exotic blooms.
—Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
Extended blooms do require supplemental irrigation.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
This happens especially in the hot summer months, when algae blooms are prevalent.
—New York Times, 31 May 2026
The blooms flourish from spring until the summer heat arrives, then rest and sometimes return in fall, Judd says.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Proper watering, pruning, and feeding are key to achieving bigger rose blooms.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 25 May 2026
Urban micro flower farms sell blooms and beautify communities at the same time.
—Ashley Stimpson, Washington Post, 24 May 2026
Every spring and summer, this place erupts in vibrant, fragrant blooms.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
Verb
Nestled between the layers is a genuinely heartfelt story that blooms from beneath all the aesthetic and verbal vulgarity, thus making innate, and intuitive, his ongoing, ever-evolving manifesto on the state of things.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
What color blooms your hydrangeas will deliver is dependent on the pH level of the soil in which it's planted.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Butterfly weed is a native to North America that blooms in mid to late summer, immediately luring butterflies and other pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
The longaniza breakfast taco lands hot in my hands, the tortilla still steaming, folded around spicy sausage and eggs with a tomato-rich salsa that blooms slowly with heat.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Every seasoned gardener knows the particular satisfaction of coaxing beauty from unlikely places — a stubborn perennial that finally blooms, a shaded corner that transforms with the right groundcover.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Unlike annual salvia, this stunning variety typically blooms once in the summer season, but cutting it back may trigger an additional flowering cycle later on.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooms
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Foxgloves This beautiful flower has trumpet-like blossoms that contain cardiac glycoside toxins, which interfere with the heart’s electrolyte balance.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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But a closer look reveals missing buds, blossoms and small fruit damage caused by a sudden freeze after an unusually warm stretch of weather between April 19 and April 21.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Hummers are particularly fond of red tubular flowers.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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At the end of the presentation, a woman hands the hitmaker a bouquet of flowers as the star waves to the crowd and dances.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
29 May 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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A lot of guys are close to, or in, their primes.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
27 May 2026
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McDavid and MacKinnon, smack in the middle of their primes, couldn’t lift Canada without Crosby.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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This process flushes out toxic metabolic byproducts, including amyloid-beta.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The body flushes the extra sugar out through urine — and takes a lot of hydration with it, leaving people both running to the bathroom constantly and feeling parched.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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The rich color palette brings warmth and depth, while the fluid scarf silhouette adds an effortless elegance that practically glows on the dance floor.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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In Los Angeles, Jennifer Lopez glows in a green gown at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, while Jean Smart and Kaitlin Olson are a couple of cutie costars at the Hacks Season 5 FYC Event.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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“Blooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooms. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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