blossomed

past tense of blossom
as in bloomed
to produce flowers the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived

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Recent Examples of blossomed Anderson blossomed into one of the best defensive backs in the state with eight interceptions and 81 tackles, and Burkin rushed for 537 yards and five touchdowns. Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026 But his upcoming two-week run with pianist Bill O’Connell, a major force on New York City’s Latin jazz scene since the 1970s, blossomed out of a rare career convergence. Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 Stewart recently recalled her fateful run-in with the frontman of that last group and the beautiful friendship that blossomed. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 Jacarandas blossomed lush-purple against a cloudless blue sky. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 By June, his quest blossomed into Roadhand Roundup, a country showcase at 529 in East Atlanta Village. Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The film, which has taken in $395 million at the global box office, has its origins as a property on 4chan and later blossomed on YouTube and TikTok before becoming the top-grossing title ever released by A24. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026 Vernon, a former University of Miami standout the Dolphins selected in the third round of the 2012 draft, got off to a slow start, but eventually blossomed into a Pro Bowl talent. Omar Kelly august 6, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Once seen as a budget-travel alternative, agritourism has blossomed across Europe into something quite luxurious. Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossomed
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  • Instead of looking even a little bit caught, her face instantly bloomed into the most beautiful smile.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Once salvia plants have bloomed and the stems have turned brown, cut them down to the basal leaves, and new flowers will appear.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • Staking helps protect tall or large-flowered dahlias from breakage and flopping over, especially after rain or strong wind.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Here's what the experts say happens, and what to do if your plant has already flowered.
    Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 15 May 2026

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“Blossomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossomed. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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