Definition of blossomnext

blossom

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verb

as in to flower
to produce flowers the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived

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Recent Examples of blossom
Noun
In the second half of the album Libertad blossoms into a masterpiece, with its sonic intensity and searing political messages balanced by playful production. — Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026 It’s poured over ice and garnished with a fish pick and a fresh orchid blossom. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
Along with their blossoming personalities can come the acquisition of some frustrating new habits that can drive parents bananas. — Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 22 Oct. 2026 Many celebrity couples started their connections as friends before anything romantic blossomed between them. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blossom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossom
Noun
  • Expect dim conditions to fade leaf patterns and limit blooms or new plantlets.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Oct. 2026
  • El Niño could be a significant contributor to the growth of harmful algal blooms, according to a 2022 study published in Nature Communications Earth and Environment.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Black-Eyed Susans Black-eyed Susans are known for their cheerful yellow flowers that persist from mid-summer to early fall.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Fans left flowers in a makeshift shrine outside Tenerife’s stadium.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • To ensure continuous blooming, violets also need to grow in a fertile medium.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2026
  • When blooming slows in the fall, cut back the whole plant to the new basal growth to keep it healthy for spring.
    — Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Blossom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossom. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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