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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
Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Pasta dishes, like linguine with lemon and squash blossoms, are perfectly executed, and the classic veal Milanese is sure to become a guest favorite.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The bees’ emergence in April aligns perfectly with apple blossoms and other flowering plants, giving them immediate access to food sources.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Little purple blossoms appearing on my lawn mean my jacaranda tree will soon be in bloom, leaving its sticky remnants all over the sidewalk, lawn and anyone foolish enough to park underneath it.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
In the city itself, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center hosts concerts, comedy, and major live performances year-round, while Branch Brook Park is known for its stunning cherry blossoms—home to one of the largest collections in the country each spring.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Early arrivals include delicate bloodroot and golden Alexander blossoms.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
In blossoms like those gracing Pamela’s deck.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
The cherry blossoms draw more than a million visitors to Washington’s Tidal Basin annually.
—Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 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
Keep squash beetles, squash vine borers, and nematodes away from your summer squash by planting them near marigolds, while also attracting pollinators to your gorgeous squash blossoms.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Pasta dishes, like linguine with lemon and squash blossoms, are perfectly executed, and the classic veal Milanese is sure to become a guest favorite.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The bees’ emergence in April aligns perfectly with apple blossoms and other flowering plants, giving them immediate access to food sources.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Little purple blossoms appearing on my lawn mean my jacaranda tree will soon be in bloom, leaving its sticky remnants all over the sidewalk, lawn and anyone foolish enough to park underneath it.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
In the city itself, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center hosts concerts, comedy, and major live performances year-round, while Branch Brook Park is known for its stunning cherry blossoms—home to one of the largest collections in the country each spring.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Early arrivals include delicate bloodroot and golden Alexander blossoms.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
In blossoms like those gracing Pamela’s deck.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
The cherry blossoms draw more than a million visitors to Washington’s Tidal Basin annually.
—Gary Fields, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 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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Shaunfield recommends using blooms like marigolds as a finishing touch.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Once the days get warmer, even the most scrubbing- and mopping-averse get the itch to wash the windows, polish the floors or make the inside air smell as fresh as the blooms outside.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Wreaths and flowers were placed at the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Memorial Park in Pasadena.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Because watermelons rely on pollinators like bees to spark their fruit production, planting pollinator-attracting flowers like marigolds will help boost your harvest.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blossoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoms. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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