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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
Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
Houston’s original version included two large blossoms.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
But somewhere in the past few years, that definition has evolved, and the importance of third spaces has blossomed.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Pink plum tree blossoms are a sight to behold—the sweet fruit is a wonderful treat too.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
Houston’s original version included two large blossoms.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
The safety blossomed during his six seasons with the Steelers, racking up five Pro Bowls and three All-Pros.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
But somewhere in the past few years, that definition has evolved, and the importance of third spaces has blossomed.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossom
Noun
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In 2025, Baltimore's cherry blossoms reached peak bloom between March 30 and April 2, though the period was cut short due to severe storms.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Just like the verdant fields in Borrego Springs, San Diego County’s visual arts landscape will be in full bloom this season, with a bounty of vibrant exhibitions and events to keep art lovers busy all spring.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Guests can trek with the chef into neighboring farmland to forage alongside the Hmong hill tribe for wild herbs such as mint, butterfly pea flowers, mushrooms, and acacia leaves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Richins, wearing a white blouse with pale blue and peach-colored flowers on it, looked down and began breathing heavily when the verdict was announced.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Mixing in a slow-release fertilizer will improve leaf color and blooming.—
Kerry Michaels,
The Spruce,
9 Mar. 2026
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Fertilizer These plants benefit from a gentle houseplant fertilizer during active growth or blooming.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Blossom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossom. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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