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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
Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
This is an absolutely beautiful autumn flower with long yellow rods of truly golden blossoms.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Meanwhile, Camellia sasanqua blooms earlier, with its first blossoms showing up in fall, then overlapping with Camellia japonica by early in the new year.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Zones 8-11 Eastern columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), also known as Canadian columbine, is a native wildflower with red-yellow blossoms.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Tempura-ed squash blossoms disclosing caches of ratatouille?
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Susan Dell'Osso said rain can split cherries and knock blossoms from trees during critical growing periods.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Mount Fuji looms on the horizon, cherry blossoms line the roads, and Buddhist temples dot the foothills.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 8 May 2026
However, the climate in India creates lower-quality, vague -smelling blossoms.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 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
Their love blossoms juts as the first Sharknado comes out of the ocean.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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Wilson worked alongside stylist Alexandra Mandelkorn and the Oscar de la Renta team to create a custom gown featuring tiny Japanese cherry blossoms around the neckline and scattered throughout the design, according to Vogue.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
This is an absolutely beautiful autumn flower with long yellow rods of truly golden blossoms.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Meanwhile, Camellia sasanqua blooms earlier, with its first blossoms showing up in fall, then overlapping with Camellia japonica by early in the new year.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Zones 8-11 Eastern columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), also known as Canadian columbine, is a native wildflower with red-yellow blossoms.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
Tempura-ed squash blossoms disclosing caches of ratatouille?
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Susan Dell'Osso said rain can split cherries and knock blossoms from trees during critical growing periods.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Mount Fuji looms on the horizon, cherry blossoms line the roads, and Buddhist temples dot the foothills.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 8 May 2026
However, the climate in India creates lower-quality, vague -smelling blossoms.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 May 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
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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She can be seen holding a bouquet of white blooms that complement the flowers adorning her romantic hairstyle.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Plant additional successions of sunflowers every week or two to enjoy blooms later in the summer.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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There’s nothing like spring when the landscape comes to life again with birds singing, green leaves growing, and flowers blooming.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Guiding us through the site, which was filled with a stunning profusion of brilliantly red poppies and fragrant chamomile flowers, was a local archeologist who lives and works at the site, and whose Turkish commentary was deftly translated for us by our charming guide.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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“Blossoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoms. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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