blossoms 1 of 2

plural of blossom

blossoms

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of blossom
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
Noun
Using a water-soluble fertilizer with an NPK ratio of 15-30-15 will give the plants a boost of the phosphorus needed to help your flowers start producing buds and blossoms again. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 Raskin and colleagues also stress accessibility and scenic elements, including biking and walking paths and cherry blossoms. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Adding a food-grade absorbent pad such as a paper towel to the bottom of the container can help wick away any excess moisture, prolonging the life of the blossoms. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026 Admired for their striking beauty, the fiery blossoms of the peacock flower have long captured the attention of people across the Atlantic world. Kari Traylor, JSTOR Daily, 29 July 2026 How to choose from the Wellness Pool Villa with its own hammam overlooking a lake strewn with lotus blossoms, or the nearly 3,000-square-meter Amanoi Ocean Pool Villa with its private pools and timber sundecks facing the sea? Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026 For both blossoms and a natural air freshener, plant fragrant paperwhites inside. Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026 Moths prefer pale and light-colored flowers because these blossoms reflect moonlight much better and are easier for moths to find in the dark. Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 21 July 2026 To ensure a good harvest of fruit, remove the row covers when your plants begin to flower or hand-pollinate the blossoms with an old makeup brush or Q-tip. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
Verb
Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 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 Santa Barbara Island also blossoms with lavender chicory and pale-yellow cream cups. Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 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
Noun
  • Maintenance crews have since repeatedly battled with algae blooms that have turned the pool’s water green, with the landmark being drained at least three times by July 10.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Continue to feed flower beds where permitted to encourage growth and repeat blooms.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Remember the milky yellow heels in Dior’s fall 2026 collection (topped with 3D flowers)?
    Andrea Bossi, Allure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Companies began printing cotton bags with small patterns, such as flowers and geometric designs, and ladies used them to make aprons, dresses, and—of course—quilts.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

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