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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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Tokyo has always been a major tourist destination, particularly in late March through early April, when billowy cherry blossoms take center stage and temperate weather is the norm.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
In it, bamboo shoots weave through branches of peonies and delicate blossoms while birds and butterflies drift overhead.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Emerald Cruises & Tours follows the seasons by sailing Europe’s rivers when blossoms and vineyards are at their peak, and heading south for Caribbean warmth in the winter.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Falling cherry blossoms and our mouths opening to catch the petals.
—Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
It is sometimes referred to as frangipani in honor of a 16th-century Italian family by that name who manufactured a perfume with a scent resembling that of plumeria blossoms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
The blossoms attract butterflies and other pollinators.
—Mackenzie Nichols, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
The location sits steps from the Tidal Basin—home to the city’s famous cherry blossoms, positioning Johnson’s brand in the heart of the nation’s capital.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
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When pruning, keep in mind that next year's blossoms will appear on old growth.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
Tokyo has always been a major tourist destination, particularly in late March through early April, when billowy cherry blossoms take center stage and temperate weather is the norm.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
In it, bamboo shoots weave through branches of peonies and delicate blossoms while birds and butterflies drift overhead.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Emerald Cruises & Tours follows the seasons by sailing Europe’s rivers when blossoms and vineyards are at their peak, and heading south for Caribbean warmth in the winter.
—AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Falling cherry blossoms and our mouths opening to catch the petals.
—Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
It is sometimes referred to as frangipani in honor of a 16th-century Italian family by that name who manufactured a perfume with a scent resembling that of plumeria blossoms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
The blossoms attract butterflies and other pollinators.
—Mackenzie Nichols, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
The location sits steps from the Tidal Basin—home to the city’s famous cherry blossoms, positioning Johnson’s brand in the heart of the nation’s capital.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossoms
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Overwintering cold-sensitive bulbs such as dahlias, cannas, and gladiolus is a smart way to save money, preserve your favorite varieties, and even grow bigger blooms the following summer.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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Itoh peonies produce long-lasting blooms that can reach 8 inches in diameter on strong stems.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Fans are screaming, crying, planting flowers in the shape of a ‘T,’ and rearranging birthdays and baby deliveries just to be in theaters.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
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The runway was punctuated with columns decorated with moving, illustrated images of flowers and pink flamingos.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Blossoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoms. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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