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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
Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Cool, cloudy and calm weather helps preserve the blossoms, while heat, wind and rain can shorten the display by knocking petals from the trees.
—Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
The blossoms on the pie cherry tree are fragrant, beautiful, and attractive to pollinators, says Sorber.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
However, row covers must be removed once blossoms appear to allow for pollination.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Finally, the song started as purple lights cloaked the cherry blossoms on stage while orange and blue lights danced feet over the raucous crowd.
—Waiss Aramesh, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
The route from Yoshino Station passes historic sites such as Kimpusen-ji Temple and leads into forested paths lined with blossoms.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Olivier Leflaive 2023 Puligny-Montrachet is straw colored in the glass and offers aromas of wet river rock, white peach, and citrus blossoms.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Famous for its charming spikes of pink or white blossoms in late spring and early summer, this perennial is a true showstopper.
—Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Their love blossoms juts as the first Sharknado comes out of the ocean.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
Houston’s original version included two large blossoms.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Cool, cloudy and calm weather helps preserve the blossoms, while heat, wind and rain can shorten the display by knocking petals from the trees.
—Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2026
The blossoms on the pie cherry tree are fragrant, beautiful, and attractive to pollinators, says Sorber.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
However, row covers must be removed once blossoms appear to allow for pollination.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Finally, the song started as purple lights cloaked the cherry blossoms on stage while orange and blue lights danced feet over the raucous crowd.
—Waiss Aramesh, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2026
The route from Yoshino Station passes historic sites such as Kimpusen-ji Temple and leads into forested paths lined with blossoms.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Olivier Leflaive 2023 Puligny-Montrachet is straw colored in the glass and offers aromas of wet river rock, white peach, and citrus blossoms.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Famous for its charming spikes of pink or white blossoms in late spring and early summer, this perennial is a true showstopper.
—Lynn McAlpine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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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From March to May, the hiking trails are sprinkled with vibrant yellow desert marigolds, deep purple lupines, and bright red and orange Indian paintbrush blooms, among other varieties.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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An appropriately tropical vibe fills this 530-room property sprawling across 32 acres of blooms, tropical grass, stone cranes, and deities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The lily is one of the first flowers to bloom in spring.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The wreath’s faux flowers include daisies, lavender, jasmine, and other wildflowers for an overall bright and just-picked look.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Blossoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoms. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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