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
In the second half of the album Libertad blossoms into a masterpiece, with its sonic intensity and searing political messages balanced by playful production. — Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026 Coinciding with the presentation that christened her store, Hod also launched a fragrance blending green tea and orchid blossoms, which is available to purchase as a perfume, candle or diffuser. — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 But the arrangement of rose blossoms has been a long-standing scientific puzzle. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026 Inside the prayer hall, the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet unfurls with swirling floral patterns, and chandeliers echo date palms and blossoms. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 What starts as a brief encounter blossoms into a romance that transcends national borders. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026 Maybe Ausar Thompson takes a leap and blossoms into someone who takes the offensive burden off Cunningham. — Doug Haller, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 LeRoy Hansen, who has lived in the Washington area for four decades, has long visited the peninsula to bike, see the cherry blossoms and attend picnics. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026 Once a seasonal delicacy, Jimmy’s sources squash blossoms ($25) year-round, stuffs them with ricotta and Parmigiano-Reggiano and lightly batters and fries them. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 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
  • During droughts, algae blooms have turned waterways bright green, posing health threats for people and animals.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The fake blooms lined the sweeping curves that curled across the arena floor.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Recently a box showcased sweet, custardy amaebi, salmon belly, chum ikura, uni, toro, Hokkaido hotate, octopus and kizami wasabi adorned with various flowers and pickles.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Frosted glass walls reveal a garden of oversize, colorful leather flowers, while wood and leather, recurring materials in Polène’s stores, appear in the furnishings.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Blossoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoms. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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