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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
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
This flower gift building kit is full of vibrant blooms and warm colors inspired by the beauty of autumn.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
Susan Mitchell, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Frequently Asked Questions How fast does a red buckeye tree grow and bloom?
Sowing a red buckeye tree seed results in a blooming plant in three years.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
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These colorful bracts surround the poinsettia’s true blooms, small yellow flowers that appear to be the red bloom’s center.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
This flower gift building kit is full of vibrant blooms and warm colors inspired by the beauty of autumn.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
Verb
In my courtyard, a heap of stuff blown from many directions—
wet socks, branch about to bloom, TV antenna
bent-over window screen, a sandbag without sand.
—Susan Mitchell, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Frequently Asked Questions How fast does a red buckeye tree grow and bloom?
Sowing a red buckeye tree seed results in a blooming plant in three years.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2024
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As for color, any blush in a brown or deep brick shade will do.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 10 Dec. 2024
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Her makeup, done by artist Kevin Luong, included a pop of pink blush, shimmery champagne eye shadow and brown lip liner.Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Some Perennials and Annuals Non-native flowers that are tolerant of cold temperatures can also be started with winter sowing.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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To start the video, the proud dad of two can be seen hiding behind a pole holding a bouquet of flowers and anxiously looking around.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Over time, in this densely populated but sometimes lonely city, something else blossomed.Joe Ray, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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What began as a simple gift shop evolution has blossomed into a sophisticated marketing strategy, blurring the line between souvenirs and high-fashion collectibles.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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However, for Chiquis, the sheen of these triumphs glows within a transformative darkness.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Buildings are draped with Olympic athletic figures, and the Olympic rings glow on the mountainside above the city, Feb. 16, 2002.Chris DiLella, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Afterwards, Cooper was all the buzz having displayed the skill set to become Green Bay’s best linebacker since Clay Matthews was in his prime a decade ago.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Set against 1937 Fascist Germany, Harold May (Piven) is an American Jew and gifted tap dancer nearly past his prime but still hungry for success.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Stanley said the recall includes double-walled mugs sold in a variety of colors including white, black and green, in 12-ounce, 16-ounce and 20-ounce sizes with a polypropylene lid.Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Active Club ideology also leans heavily on young male grievances against a world that supposedly singles them out in favor of people of color and LGBTQ+ youth.Ali Winston, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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If everything looks good and the toilet still isn't flushing, replace it with a new one. Constant Clogging Clogs are not fun to deal with.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
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What are water conservation guidelines at the Grand Canyon? To support these efforts, the park requests adherence to the following measures: Minimize water use during cleaning activities. Reduce toilet flushing to essential needs only.Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Geminids are competing with a full moon The Cold Moon, the last full moon of the year, will rise on Saturday and its brightness will outshine some of the shooting stars that are normally visible with the Geminids.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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The 28-300mm relies on digital corrections to resolve distortion and deliver consistent brightness across the frame.PCMAG, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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