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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
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Every year, Hakone illuminates its cherry blossoms and stays open late on several nights for visitors to stroll the grounds.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
The thousands of blooming cherry trees that adorn the nation's capital have burst into ephemeral blossoms, the arrival of which marks the unofficial beginning of Washington's tourist season.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Forsythia, Japanese quince, cherry blossoms, and redbuds are some of the sweetest springtime flowers.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
People flock to Washington, DC to see the cherry blossoms bloom as spring arrives in March 2026.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Budding trees are tied to the start of pollen season, with blossoms beginning to open as soon as the spring thaw starts.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Bits of the building’s pink skin have started to peek out like spring blossoms on the construction site at 2nd and Olive.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Such is the promise of the cherry blossoms budding at the Tidal Basin.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Their love blossoms juts as the first Sharknado comes out of the ocean.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
The blossoms themselves, like every year, take center stage as thousands flock to (and around) the National Mall in Washington, for a chance to admire the beautiful and fragile flowers in person.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Every year, Hakone illuminates its cherry blossoms and stays open late on several nights for visitors to stroll the grounds.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
The thousands of blooming cherry trees that adorn the nation's capital have burst into ephemeral blossoms, the arrival of which marks the unofficial beginning of Washington's tourist season.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Forsythia, Japanese quince, cherry blossoms, and redbuds are some of the sweetest springtime flowers.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
People flock to Washington, DC to see the cherry blossoms bloom as spring arrives in March 2026.
—Joanna Moriello, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Budding trees are tied to the start of pollen season, with blossoms beginning to open as soon as the spring thaw starts.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2026
Bits of the building’s pink skin have started to peek out like spring blossoms on the construction site at 2nd and Olive.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Such is the promise of the cherry blossoms budding at the Tidal Basin.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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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The core graphic is built around 13 individual blooms, which organizers said represent different elements of Los Angeles, from its entertainment culture to its neighbourhoods, people and native landscape.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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This week's quiz highlights Costco food cravings, bridal blooms and blossoms — and a whole lot more.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Ka'mardre Coleman remembered Students and family of Ka'mardre Coleman gathered in the high school's courtyard with flowers, balloons and candles.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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None of them had sent me flowers, or even a sympathy card.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Blossoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoms. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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