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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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
While Mare blossoms quickly under his guidance, the rest lag doltishly behind, using journalism as a pretext to confront an ex, or getting duped by some teens into writing a credulous account of a preposterous youth trend.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
Plentiful winter and spring rains and moderately cool evening temperatures resulted in a bounty of apple blossoms.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Coconut aminos are made by naturally aging the flower blossoms from coconut palm trees.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Pawnee Buttes is a variety of Western sandcherry that has white blossoms in the early spring that attract early-season bees and other pollinators.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Travelers will have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Mexican fare including traditional Día de Los Muertos items such as Pan de Muerto and tamales, and other dishes that incorporate festive ingredients like squash blossoms, corn, and sweet potatoes.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Despite their differences, their friendship blossoms and eventually blooms into something more intimate and beautiful.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Long ago, the Inland Empire was associated with the sweet smell of orange blossoms.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
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How To Harvest Dill Flowers Dill blossoms deliver strong dill flavor in a delicate, pretty package.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
While Mare blossoms quickly under his guidance, the rest lag doltishly behind, using journalism as a pretext to confront an ex, or getting duped by some teens into writing a credulous account of a preposterous youth trend.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2025
Plentiful winter and spring rains and moderately cool evening temperatures resulted in a bounty of apple blossoms.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Coconut aminos are made by naturally aging the flower blossoms from coconut palm trees.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Pawnee Buttes is a variety of Western sandcherry that has white blossoms in the early spring that attract early-season bees and other pollinators.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Travelers will have the opportunity to enjoy authentic Mexican fare including traditional Día de Los Muertos items such as Pan de Muerto and tamales, and other dishes that incorporate festive ingredients like squash blossoms, corn, and sweet potatoes.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Despite their differences, their friendship blossoms and eventually blooms into something more intimate and beautiful.
—Quispe López, Them., 29 Aug. 2025
Long ago, the Inland Empire was associated with the sweet smell of orange blossoms.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossoms
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Always cut off diseased fruits, veggies, and even flower blooms before winter and make sure to clean these clippings off the ground, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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This means the seasonal blooms of insects like caterpillars – which offspring rely on at nesting colonies – have been and gone by the time the birds arrive.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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At certain angles, the photo’s dark backdrop allows viewers to see the reflection of former President Barack Obama’s portrait that depicts him surrounded by greenery and flowers representing Chicago and Hawaii.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Cushions are embroidered with flowers by Cape Town studio Casamento.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Blossoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoms. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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