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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
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The easiest way to cut into a pomegranate is to cut off the peel near the blossom end.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Williams blossomed as a sophomore in 2025, passing for 3,065 yards and 25 touchdowns with eight interceptions while adding 611 yards and six touchdowns on the ground.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Noun
But the beauty of figure skating blossoms from its brutality.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The easiest way to cut into a pomegranate is to cut off the peel near the blossom end.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
As the co-owner of Lewin Brothers Clothing Store in East Chicago, Lewin’s career as a radio name blossomed under the guidance of later station owner Julian Colby.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Williams blossomed as a sophomore in 2025, passing for 3,065 yards and 25 touchdowns with eight interceptions while adding 611 yards and six touchdowns on the ground.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossom
Noun
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Woody plants that bloom on old wood should not be cut back in the fall.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Once the old blooms are removed, place the plant in a warm, bright location and water it regularly throughout the spring and summer.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Plant diseases and pests can be spread by reusing dirty flower pots.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pale pink flower clusters that appear on the light green foliage in summer, slightly earlier than other sedum varieties.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 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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Repotting is a necessary step in its care to encourage healthy growth and regular blooming.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Blossom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossom. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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