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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
William Jones, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Quiet paths dotted with white and yellow blossoms and scarlet jungle flames lead to powdery beaches hugged by cerulean waters.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
As a parent myself, [junior researchers are like] teenagers who need to blossom and become their own person.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The right financial move can help a startup grow at the right pace and blossom into a successful venture within the market.
—William Jones, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Quiet paths dotted with white and yellow blossoms and scarlet jungle flames lead to powdery beaches hugged by cerulean waters.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Garland, drafted fifth by Cleveland in 2019, had blossomed into an All-Star the winter before Mitchell’s arrival.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
As a parent myself, [junior researchers are like] teenagers who need to blossom and become their own person.
—Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossom
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For example, the Prairifire crab apple (Malus ‘Prairifire’), a 20-foot-tall tree with red flowers, and the Adirondack crab apple (Malus ‘Adirondack’), a narrow, upright cultivar with white blooms, both have excellent resistance to apple scab, fire blight, rust and powdery mildew.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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More fresh finds include a $9 set of faux blooms that are perfect for arrangements, an intricate vase with a spring floral motif, and an elevated garden bed under $100—shop them all (and more) below.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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Transplant it outdoors so the bees and butterflies can enjoy nectar from the tiny flowers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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The air is crisp, the flowers are overpriced, and everyone seems suddenly obsessed with hearts and chocolate.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Forcing dormancy for eight to 10 weeks in a cool, dry location prior to blooming is also essential.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 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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“Blossom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossom. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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