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as in blooming
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
a handsome young man in the full bloom of youth
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as in blush
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
after a snowball fight, she came inside with a bloom on her cheeks
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as in to blush
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
she arrived at the house, blooming from her vigorous walk
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Recent Examples of bloom
Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Chlorophyll presence in itself doesn’t necessarily mean the harmful algae blooms are there, King told the Idaho Statesman.
—Alex Music
august 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2025
Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025
However, excess fertilizer can also reduce blooming by encouraging vegetative growth instead of flowers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
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Noun
And if fresh gardenia blooms aren’t at your fingertips, what’s the next best move?
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
Chlorophyll presence in itself doesn’t necessarily mean the harmful algae blooms are there, King told the Idaho Statesman.
—Alex Music
august 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
As scarlet blood streams from the gash in my elbow and bruises begin to bloom spectacularly across my leg, my ego finds a small consolation: the blissful solitude of this trail.
—Jennifer Malloy, Outside, 1 Aug. 2025
However, excess fertilizer can also reduce blooming by encouraging vegetative growth instead of flowers.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
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The burgeoning field of verticals, too, so far has been dominated by platforms that make their products cheaply and quickly, with scripts that might make the Razzies blush.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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And if her blushes during the intro weren’t enough, the episode promises plenty of flirting between the singer and her athlete boyfriend.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Coconut aminos are made by naturally aging the flower blossoms from coconut palm trees.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Adults can indulge in a selection of signature Day of the Dead cocktails made and garnished with the iconic Mexican marigold flower, cempasúchil, which is referred to in Mexican culture as ‘the flower of dead’.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, some of the series’ plot points blossom out of nowhere (as when Alex preposterously goes to Guiana without a security detail).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
21 Aug. 2025
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There is a school of thought that Richardson just needs a change of scenery to blossom.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Flaky croissants warm in glowing bakeries, accordion notes drift through the air, and lovers linger by the Seine.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Paddle through Mosquito Lagoon after dark to witness glowing bioluminescent organisms.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Aug. 2025
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Osaka, still in her prime, gave birth in 2023 and returned in 2024.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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But with one of the best pass rushers in Cowboys history humming through his prime, there’s no explaining moving off of him without messy issues and fractured relationships behind the scenes.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Aug. 2025
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One way to prevent mosquito bites: Avoid wearing dark colors Researchers at the University of Georgia say people dressed in dark colors who are actively moving about, and those who exhale more carbon dioxide, make attractive targets for hungry female mosquitoes.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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Westman had decorated the assault rifle and shotgun with hate speech in ways that aligned with the dark underbelly of alt-right meme culture that regularly disparages people of color, Jewish people, the LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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How Calcium and Oxalate Form Stones After the body processes food, waste products are left behind and flushed out by the kidneys through urine.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
22 Aug. 2025
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After a few minutes, follow with hot water to flush away the debris.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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Though the Red Planet is fading in brightness, the pairing will be a rewarding sight for anyone with a clear horizon — and perhaps a pair of binoculars, too.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The projector uses a triple laser for its display, has a 4K UHD resolution, three HDMI ports (including one that can be used to send high-quality ARC audio to your sound system), and a peak brightness that’s comparable with far pricier projectors.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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