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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in the full blossom of her career as a writer
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Recent Examples of blossom
Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
Here are the three seasonal flavors guests can expect:
Pink Bubblegum: Cherry blossom ice cream swirled with sweet strawberry and bursts of tropical fruit.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Children who struggled to follow directions, make friends, or succeed academically blossom before our eyes.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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Noun
Rosewater — or orange blossom water — complements the melon, and the granita is served over chunks of fresh melon on a platter.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
Here are the three seasonal flavors guests can expect:
Pink Bubblegum: Cherry blossom ice cream swirled with sweet strawberry and bursts of tropical fruit.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Verb
Especially given the turmoil with the other edge rushers, eyes are focused on seeing if Murphy looks like the same underachiever from the first two years or a blossoming athletic specimen.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Children who struggled to follow directions, make friends, or succeed academically blossom before our eyes.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossom
Noun
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Warmer weather also means there will be a higher chance of blooms of yellow-brown sargassum seaweed washing ashore.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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Here are five design tips to try at home along with a list of blooms to consider.—
Lauren Dunec Hoang,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Light and Delicate Rosé Wines Usually very pale pink and/or salmon color with common aromas and/or flavors of strawberry, flowers, watermelon, and citrus.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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For a chic and durable centerpiece, fill this Natural Acacia Wood Footed Bowl with fruit, flowers, or potpourri depending on the season.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
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“Blossom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossom. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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