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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
Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
But the beauty of figure skating blossoms from its brutality.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
August 23 – September 22 When care meets joy today, creativity blossoms.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Far Niente 2023 Chardonnay has enticing aromas of cantaloupe melon, white peach, and citrus blossoms that transfer seamlessly to the palate with the addition of verbena, Bartlett pear, and lemon curd.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
An unexpected friendship blossoms, offering a route to healing his trauma.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
These tropical blossoms develop on tall, thin stalks, giving them a unique, lively appearance that's the perfect addition to your Christmas décor.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
In shoulder season, visitors can enjoy Vienna's cherry blossoms, Madrid's open-air concerts, and London's bustling markets without fighting the crowds.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
Jacarandas, as synonymous to Joburg as cherry blossoms to Japan, are actually an import, bought to South Africa from Brazil in the 19th century.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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Amid all the beauty of Tokyo, one of the enduring memories had nothing to do with cherry blossoms or the architecture.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
But the beauty of figure skating blossoms from its brutality.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
August 23 – September 22 When care meets joy today, creativity blossoms.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Far Niente 2023 Chardonnay has enticing aromas of cantaloupe melon, white peach, and citrus blossoms that transfer seamlessly to the palate with the addition of verbena, Bartlett pear, and lemon curd.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
An unexpected friendship blossoms, offering a route to healing his trauma.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
These tropical blossoms develop on tall, thin stalks, giving them a unique, lively appearance that's the perfect addition to your Christmas décor.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
In shoulder season, visitors can enjoy Vienna's cherry blossoms, Madrid's open-air concerts, and London's bustling markets without fighting the crowds.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
Jacarandas, as synonymous to Joburg as cherry blossoms to Japan, are actually an import, bought to South Africa from Brazil in the 19th century.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
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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Forsythia Bursting forth in sprays of yellow blooms while everything else is still brown and dormant, forsythia provides a splash of color when the daffodils are starting to bloom.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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Once the old blooms are removed, place the plant in a warm, bright location and water it regularly throughout the spring and summer.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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The nude mesh dress was strategically embroidered with pale pink flowers and sage green leaves, which bloomed over her body and around the hemline.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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That included a bronze octagonal mirror decorated with flowers and birds, a gold hairpin, and a gold comb exhibiting rich detail-work with filigree and granulation.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Blossoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoms. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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