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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
Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
As Eddie deals with the problems in his life and Darlene plans for her future beyond school, an unlikely romance blossoms between them.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Plant it in full or part sun and enjoy mounds of tiny blossoms for years to come.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Pink and white cherry blossoms dot the thin, long branches of the trees in Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
When to Skip Mowing in May If your backyard looks more like a tapestry lawn—patches of violet, yellow, and white mini blossoms—than an uninterrupted blanket of green that resembles a golf course, then No Mow May is for you.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Idaho Fish & Game added that camas lily blossoms usually start in May and peak mid-June.
—Bruce Whiting, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Self-expression blossoms as the nurturing Moon in your 5th House of Inspiration trines beneficial Jupiter in your 1st House of Identity.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
The scent of orange blossoms mixes with heady incense.
—Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 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
Spring is a lovely time to amble around downtown or see the cherry blossoms on the University of Washington campus, while fall adorns the Emerald City with red and gold hues.
—Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
As Eddie deals with the problems in his life and Darlene plans for her future beyond school, an unlikely romance blossoms between them.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026
Plant it in full or part sun and enjoy mounds of tiny blossoms for years to come.
—Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
Pink and white cherry blossoms dot the thin, long branches of the trees in Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
When to Skip Mowing in May If your backyard looks more like a tapestry lawn—patches of violet, yellow, and white mini blossoms—than an uninterrupted blanket of green that resembles a golf course, then No Mow May is for you.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
Idaho Fish & Game added that camas lily blossoms usually start in May and peak mid-June.
—Bruce Whiting, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
Self-expression blossoms as the nurturing Moon in your 5th House of Inspiration trines beneficial Jupiter in your 1st House of Identity.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
The scent of orange blossoms mixes with heady incense.
—Alexis Marshall, NPR, 3 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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Visitors can also see recent photos to help identify the blooms.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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This emblem of spring can be just as beautiful here in the US, with cherry blossom festivals and events celebrating the fleeting pink and white blooms all this month.—
Adele Chapin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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Their cheerful orange or yellow colors contrast beautifully with other garden flowers, especially those in shades of blue and purple.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Photos of the clothing items were shown to the jury, including the blue jeans, which were embroidered with pink flowers on the front pockets.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Blossoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoms. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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