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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
Sarah Carey, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
The first is set in Texas from 1993 to 1995 as a socially awkward teen girl (Chiara Aurelia) suddenly blossoms and rises in the social ranks after a popular classmate’s (Olivia Holt) disappearance.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Strawberries typically take about four to six weeks to ripen after blossoming, depending on the variety and climate.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
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Noun
An optional splash of orange-blossom water adds a floral, complex depth to the glaze.
—Sarah Carey, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
The first is set in Texas from 1993 to 1995 as a socially awkward teen girl (Chiara Aurelia) suddenly blossoms and rises in the social ranks after a popular classmate’s (Olivia Holt) disappearance.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Some parts of Route 65 looked more like an artillery range, with rim-bending, tire-tearing, and suspension-slaughtering potholes blossoming from the black top.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Strawberries typically take about four to six weeks to ripen after blossoming, depending on the variety and climate.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossom
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The dazzling foliage of 'Kaleidoscope' Abelia is accented by a flush of fragrant white blooms in spring and sporadic flowers throughout summer and fall.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Some sagginess after the bloom is over is a sign that the plant has exhausted its energy reserves.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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Warmer winters and earlier blooms can alter nectar availability, occasionally creating a mismatch between flower timing and bird arrival.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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By the time the women are seated on velvet-upholstered chairs that rise behind them like thrones, with glistening silverware and a large bouquet of flowers at the center of the table, the tension has reached breaking point.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 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 27 Feb. 2026.
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