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 Where to eat Vaudin says that the island’s food scene, once dominated by tourist traps, has slowly blossomed. Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026 As their characters' on-screen connection blossomed, Rodrigo and Bassett spent time working on music together for the show. Mckinley Franklin, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 Farmer Brett and Quinn Farmer Brett of Savannah, Tennessee has fallen for Quinn from Buhl, Idaho and much like how their relationship blossomed on the show, the pair are taking things slow and steady, and with a lot of laughs. Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 Speaking of Olympia, her relationship with Matty blossomed through the ups and downs of the Wellbrexa case. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 10 June 2026 Towns and his future wife started out as friends before their relationship blossomed into a romance in 2020. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 June 2026 This method developed over time, as Kaplan’s career blossomed and her definition of success evolved. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026 The friendship between the two photographers has since blossomed and Stevens' fundraiser for Krutein has raised more than $60,000 so far. ABC News, 9 June 2026 All that to say, this film was born from fear originally, and then blossomed and landed in a place of mutual understanding. Matt Minton, Variety, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossomed
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  • Mourinho moments bled over from Sky Sports to Sky News as the reality TV era bloomed in the 2000s.
    Jack Holmes, Vanity Fair, 23 June 2026
  • Roses bloomed in creamy peaches and pinks, rattled, in their buds, by an unusual wind.
    Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
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  • Here's what the experts say happens, and what to do if your plant has already flowered.
    Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
  • Trim after the plant has flowered to avoid removing the next season’s blooms.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 8 May 2026

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“Blossomed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossomed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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