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 In recent years, Savannah, Georgia, has blossomed as a destination for festive experiences, and its vibrancy has only grown brighter thanks to the revitalization of a 1912 power plant. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025 That dread has blossomed by midnight, when the room suddenly goes dark. Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 In the days of viral Instagram and TikTok challenges, Sober October has blossomed into a global trend of people giving up alcohol, whether in support of the campaign’s original cause or to merely detox near the end of the year. Essence, 21 Oct. 2025 Before the injuries, Ball had blossomed into such a good player, hitting a good percentage of his outside shots on high volume, making plays for his teammates and defending multiple positions. Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2025 In five years, the Academy Museum Gala has blossomed from the mishmash of style seen on its opening night in 2021 to a polished evening of haute couture, bespoke tuxedos and plentiful high jewelry, all served up on a blue carpet that was a new addition to the annual fundraiser. Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025 Their relationship blossomed as millions of fans watched their every move and plastered posters up on their bedroom walls. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 The future depth chart blossomed when Roseman selected Mitchell and DeJean in the first two rounds of the 2024 draft. Zach Berman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 True to her word, the young woman visited Carol soon after for tea, and a friendship blossomed. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossomed
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  • Her smile bloomed — full, amused and just this side of playful.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
  • What if your orchid hasn’t bloomed?
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Julianne cited her sisters' accomplishments in their own fields, as well as their flourishing personal lives, as a reason why the sadness never flowered into full-on resentment.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
  • How has that crop flowered, developed, and matured?
    Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Blossomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossomed. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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