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as in blooms
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in the full blossom of her career as a writer
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as in unfolds
to produce flowers
the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived
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Recent Examples of blossoms
Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
This will also reveal if the soil is too acidic and needs lime or is lacking potassium, which, according to Furman, may result in smaller blossoms.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
The little blossoms light up the garden and attract countless bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
In the centuries-old practice of enfleurage, the delicate scents of blossoms are captured in layers of fat to be used in perfume or beauty products.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
The tropical houseplant produces exotic blossoms in shades of red, pink, lavender, white, and orange.
—Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
But to only know Kingfield as a place to rest your head between trips to the slopes would mean missing out on a different type of beauty that blossoms during the summer and early fall.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Foxgloves This beautiful flower has trumpet-like blossoms that contain cardiac glycoside toxins, which interfere with the heart’s electrolyte balance.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 28 May 2026
But a closer look reveals missing buds, blossoms and small fruit damage caused by a sudden freeze after an unusually warm stretch of weather between April 19 and April 21.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The first season is set in Texas from 1993 to 1995 and follows a socially awkward teen girl (Chiara Aurelia) who suddenly blossoms and rises in the social ranks after a popular classmate (Olivia Holt) disappears.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Santa Barbara Island also blossoms with lavender chicory and pale-yellow cream cups.
—Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2026
Their love blossoms juts as the first Sharknado comes out of the ocean.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
The white blossoms offer spring interest, while the vibrant red berries provide a pop of summer color.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
This will also reveal if the soil is too acidic and needs lime or is lacking potassium, which, according to Furman, may result in smaller blossoms.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
The little blossoms light up the garden and attract countless bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
In the centuries-old practice of enfleurage, the delicate scents of blossoms are captured in layers of fat to be used in perfume or beauty products.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
The tropical houseplant produces exotic blossoms in shades of red, pink, lavender, white, and orange.
—Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
But to only know Kingfield as a place to rest your head between trips to the slopes would mean missing out on a different type of beauty that blossoms during the summer and early fall.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Foxgloves This beautiful flower has trumpet-like blossoms that contain cardiac glycoside toxins, which interfere with the heart’s electrolyte balance.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 28 May 2026
But a closer look reveals missing buds, blossoms and small fruit damage caused by a sudden freeze after an unusually warm stretch of weather between April 19 and April 21.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Verb
Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The first season is set in Texas from 1993 to 1995 and follows a socially awkward teen girl (Chiara Aurelia) who suddenly blossoms and rises in the social ranks after a popular classmate (Olivia Holt) disappears.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Santa Barbara Island also blossoms with lavender chicory and pale-yellow cream cups.
—Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2026
Their love blossoms juts as the first Sharknado comes out of the ocean.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossoms
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Friendship inevitably blooms, and when Sidney leaves the scene (and Norton the series) at the end of Season 4, many hearts (including Geordie’s) are broken.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Soon, during a work trip to the Dominican Republic, their love and lust blooms.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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To ensure that peonies bloom to their full potential, here are peony expert recommendations for fertilizing peonies, as well as other tips to extend the blooming season of these gorgeous yet ephemeral flowers.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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Kelly Gross on Thursday potted new flowers, set out treats and strung up lights in the backyard of her rental home in the Sagamore Hills neighborhood north of Decatur.—
Amy Wenk,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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“Blossoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoms. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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