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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
Luisa Navarro, Saveur, 23 Oct. 2025
He's even witnessed love connections blossom without the distraction of a phone.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
So, excited headlines about a blossoming romance between them certainly creates a narrative that distracts from all the negative news each has grappled with recently.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Typically flavored with anise, orange zest, and orange blossom water, the round loaves are traditionally adorned with pieces of dough in the shape of crossbones and are often dusted with sugar.
—Luisa Navarro, Saveur, 23 Oct. 2025
He's even witnessed love connections blossom without the distraction of a phone.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Caicedo, at 24, has blossomed into the best defensive midfielder not just in the Premier League, but perhaps in the world.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
So, excited headlines about a blossoming romance between them certainly creates a narrative that distracts from all the negative news each has grappled with recently.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossom
Noun
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Goals of breeders over those years and continuing on to today include flower count, longer bloom season, cold hardiness, new colors, and flower size.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Budding Brides Next year, brides will not only be carrying their beautiful blooms à la wedding bouquets, but also wearing them.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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The park will be adorned with red, white, and blue flowers and American flags.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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On the other side was a small driveway bursting with star fruit and hibiscus flowers.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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In Möbius strip fashion, Gein grows obsessed with crime — and the toxic blooming of his obsession into murder goes on to enthrall the world.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Blossom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossom. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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