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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
Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Quiet paths dotted with white and yellow blossoms and scarlet jungle flames lead to powdery beaches hugged by cerulean waters.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The 18th-century palazzo hotel—which is surrounded by gardens teeming with fragrant olive blossoms and jasmine—is the brainchild of Christopher and Suzanne Sharp, the co-founders of the fashion world-favorite homewares brand The Rug Company.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Several members of the Horizon team visited the country, obviously for inspiration but also to take detailed notes on the settings, right down to how fallen cherry blossoms blow around as a speeding car passes by.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
Modesto Pink and white almond blossoms carpet the orchards surrounding Modesto each late February to early March, making this agricultural hub a beautiful yet unexpected photo opportunity.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Soon, the ocotillo forests of the desert will sprout green leaves, followed by the fiery red blossoms at the tips of their buggy whip-like branches.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
For late fall through spring blossoms, indoors or out, camellias are attractive, evocative plants that perhaps more folks might consider cultivating.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
The climax of the film features the two reuniting amid the backdrop of the city’s famous cherry blossoms — which proved to be one of the more anxiety-inducing shots to get.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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Lego Daffodils The Lego flower collection has tons of stunning options, like a bouquet of roses, cherry blossoms, and wildflowers, but this set is the only one that’s currently $10.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Quiet paths dotted with white and yellow blossoms and scarlet jungle flames lead to powdery beaches hugged by cerulean waters.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The 18th-century palazzo hotel—which is surrounded by gardens teeming with fragrant olive blossoms and jasmine—is the brainchild of Christopher and Suzanne Sharp, the co-founders of the fashion world-favorite homewares brand The Rug Company.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Several members of the Horizon team visited the country, obviously for inspiration but also to take detailed notes on the settings, right down to how fallen cherry blossoms blow around as a speeding car passes by.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026
Modesto Pink and white almond blossoms carpet the orchards surrounding Modesto each late February to early March, making this agricultural hub a beautiful yet unexpected photo opportunity.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Soon, the ocotillo forests of the desert will sprout green leaves, followed by the fiery red blossoms at the tips of their buggy whip-like branches.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026
For late fall through spring blossoms, indoors or out, camellias are attractive, evocative plants that perhaps more folks might consider cultivating.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
The climax of the film features the two reuniting amid the backdrop of the city’s famous cherry blossoms — which proved to be one of the more anxiety-inducing shots to get.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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 sunny faux forsythia arrangement brightens a front door or table with its beautiful blooms designed to withstand the elements.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2026
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National assessments document toxins associated with algal blooms in many states, particularly where warm temperatures and nutrient pollution overlap.—
Dinesh Phuyal,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Grasping hands reach out in despair, deities wield tridents and divine lotus flowers symbolize the 16 levels of Brahma (higher realms).—
Vicky Smith,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In its native environment, the black locust can be a boon, providing edible, fragrant flowers and slow-decaying wood for fence posts or decking.—
Jennifer Lobb,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Blossoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoms. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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