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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
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Deadheading will keep blossoms in full supply, while also promoting bushier growth, giving them a neat and tidy appearance, and prevents seed formation that leads to reseeding.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
In the center of blooming wildflower beds full of purple, pink and yellow blossoms, playground equipment designed to look like a wooden fort stood tall.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Lead with warmth, and teamwork blossoms around your vision today.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
This will also reveal if the soil is too acidic and needs lime or is lacking potassium, which, according to Furman, may result in smaller blossoms.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
In the centuries-old practice of enfleurage, the delicate scents of blossoms are captured in layers of fat to be used in perfume or beauty products.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
The tropical houseplant produces exotic blossoms in shades of red, pink, lavender, white, and orange.
—Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
But to only know Kingfield as a place to rest your head between trips to the slopes would mean missing out on a different type of beauty that blossoms during the summer and early fall.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
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
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On the other hand, when temperatures reach the mid-90s or higher, the risk of pollen damage increases, leading plants to drop blossoms and fruit.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Deadheading will keep blossoms in full supply, while also promoting bushier growth, giving them a neat and tidy appearance, and prevents seed formation that leads to reseeding.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
In the center of blooming wildflower beds full of purple, pink and yellow blossoms, playground equipment designed to look like a wooden fort stood tall.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Lead with warmth, and teamwork blossoms around your vision today.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
This will also reveal if the soil is too acidic and needs lime or is lacking potassium, which, according to Furman, may result in smaller blossoms.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
In the centuries-old practice of enfleurage, the delicate scents of blossoms are captured in layers of fat to be used in perfume or beauty products.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 10 June 2026
The tropical houseplant produces exotic blossoms in shades of red, pink, lavender, white, and orange.
—Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
But to only know Kingfield as a place to rest your head between trips to the slopes would mean missing out on a different type of beauty that blossoms during the summer and early fall.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 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
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There were also die-offs of seals, sea lions and marine birds, Leising said, probably from a combination of a lack of food and harmful algal blooms, and less food out there for baleen whales.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Gardeners love these fluffy flowers for their layers upon layers of soft petals and long-lasting blooms.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
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Freeman also gave teammate Ricardo Pepi his flowers for stepping in for Christian Pulisic, who sat the game out due to an injury.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Fresh flowers and firewood deliveries make cottages feel like home without the chores.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Blossoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoms. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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