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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
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
As spring blossoms in the U.K., Liu said demand for more colorful choices is on the rise, with apricot and pink emerging as the next top colors.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2025
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
What began as a small neighborhood gathering blossomed into a massive cultural event, welcoming tens of thousands of people each year over nearly two decades before abruptly shutting down.
—Pamela Maass, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The North Carolina Arboretum just south of the city is also thriving with its 434-acre public garden, even hosting a forest bathing experience among its cherry blossom blooms on May 3.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
As spring blossoms in the U.K., Liu said demand for more colorful choices is on the rise, with apricot and pink emerging as the next top colors.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
Would more blossom from this relationship or did the couple friendzone each other?
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2025
What began as a small neighborhood gathering blossomed into a massive cultural event, welcoming tens of thousands of people each year over nearly two decades before abruptly shutting down.
—Pamela Maass, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossom
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Scoop up our top finds to make your home stand out above the rest, including a darling bistro set that’s perfect for enjoying coffee in the morning, hanging lantern lights that provide a warm and welcoming glow, and large flower pots to hold seasonal blooms.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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The blooms will be on display there this year and are expected to reach their peak in June.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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Verstappen, typically a bit brusque in interviews, gave the Aussie his flowers.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Celebrated in Hawaii, Lei Day honors leis, a type of garland or wreath, often worn as a necklace, that are made up of flowers, leaves, shells or feathers.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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“Blossom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossom. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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