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blossoming

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noun

blossoming

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verb

present participle of blossom
as in blooming
to produce flowers the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived

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Recent Examples of blossoming
Noun
Another blossoming recommendation is the Kanzan cherry. Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 The Yankees’ blossoming prospect, pitching for the RailRiders and against Worcester at Triple-A, cruised for six scoreless innings in his penultimate minor league start. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026 Though Johnson was the least productive in college, his tremendous athletic tools, multi-positional defensive versatility, and blossoming jumper give him the highest NBA upside. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026 Orlando Bloom is taking his blossoming romance with 28-year-old model Luisa Laemmel to fashion week. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 June 2026 Kyle Busch was heavily involved in Brexton’s driving endeavors and looked forward to his blossoming career. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026 For a heritage brand, tying the fragrance to values of nostalgia and blossoming femininity creates a valuable association that would be difficult to convey authentically through a traditional ad campaign. Alison Bringé, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 But the real drama in the season 2 finale isn't related to Georgie and Mandy's relationship, but rather the one blossoming between Fred and Georgie's mother, Mary (Zoe Perry). Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026 The blossoming of an ace starting pitcher is one of the most exciting developments in baseball — for a team, for an organization and for its fanbase. Tim Britton, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Verb
Johnson started all 40 games last season, blossoming into a breakout sophomore after a limited freshman year at Illinois, and capped his rise with a double‑double in the championship game. Doug Myers, CBS News, 25 June 2026 Patrick is all in, but Luke worries their relationship might hurt his blossoming political career. Joe Otterson, Variety, 25 June 2026 The Japanese calendar also has 72 micro-seasons, each of which occurs for about 5 days and includes such phenomena as when the frogs start singing, or the lotus start blossoming, or the wild geese migrate. Catherine Heald, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 Modern viticulture began in earnest here in the 1970s before blossoming in the ’90s. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 June 2026 Past the saloon doors, visitors will find a mechanical bull, a dog park and an array of blossoming flowers and towering greenery available for purchase before catching a glimpse of stretching farmland. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026 The new Mini House Caravan from Turkish company Ortsan Outdoor does both things, rolling to camp as a compact caravan before blossoming open to nearly triple its living space. New Atlas, 14 June 2026 Welcome to the start of the 2026 offseason for all intents and purposes, when chatter begins at a murmur before blossoming into a crescendo. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026 Joined by existing laurel oaks, Tabebuia and other blossoming trees placed throughout the site will add additional color. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossoming
Adjective
  • At the time, Burr was receiving briefings and involved in conversations suggesting the country faced a burgeoning health crisis that could hurt the economy.
    Nicholas Fandos, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2020
  • After the last vote on March 2 ended in a stalemate, Netanyahu and former military chief Benny Gantz agreed late last month to try to form a unity government because of the burgeoning coronavirus crisis.
    Time, Time, 20 Apr. 2020
Noun
  • Keep the covers on until the beginning of flowering.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • Hydrangeas are classic flowering shrubs that offer an array of beautiful colors, flower forms, and sizes.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • From blooming tuberose to golden musks.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 28 June 2026
  • Its advanced Halo Control System and LD180 precise local dimming combine to eliminate blooming across a crisp FHD panel.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • Developed from the earlier Light School framework within Virtual World Society, Luminara examines how immersive technology, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, creativity, and experiential learning may work together to support human flourishing and social connection.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 June 2026
  • Before, scientists thought bilaterians primarily arose during the Cambrian period and were rare—certainly not diverse and flourishing—in the Ediacaran.
    Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Concrete is a welcome part of vinification and maturation.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • As mentioned before, the age statement varies depending on the release, but 10 years old sits right in the mid-range of maturation for a Kentucky bourbon, another positive sign for this whiskey.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 June 2026

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