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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
Jane Kim, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Tubular red-orange blooms cover plants from June through October, producing an abundance of sweet nectar.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
The vegetation includes bursts of purple and yellow Rocky Mountain bee flowers that bloom May through September.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Some perennials, like peonies, bloom briefly and can look unattractive for the rest of the season.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Tubular red-orange blooms cover plants from June through October, producing an abundance of sweet nectar.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Verb
When spring arrives, trim it back quite early to 6 to 10 inches, as the plants will bloom in mid to late summer on new growth.
—Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
The vegetation includes bursts of purple and yellow Rocky Mountain bee flowers that bloom May through September.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
Noun
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For optimal blooming, provide a few hours of direct morning sun.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
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Of course, there’s the warmer weather, the blooming of gorgeous flowers, and the excuse to get back in the garden to get our hands dirty.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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The remaining three — a chocolate brown pocket blush, a baby pink bottle and a glistening bronze bottle — were captioned with a brown heart, stars and the eyes emoji.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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The basketball star arrived at the gala in a blush pink dress, with one shoulder exposed and the other covered by a sleeve, complete with a train.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Don’t miss the Botanical Garden Shop near the entrance, which sells plants, flowers, and seeds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Many of these spots also host farm dinners, cider tastings, and pick-your-own flower nights throughout the summer—check local calendars for events that might coincide with your trip.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Sloane has blossomed into one of the team’s most reliable pitchers.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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And a one-woman operation blossomed into a nonprofit that now serves more than 1,600 students with more than 30 different disabilities and is about to celebrate its 10th anniversary.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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However, in the wild, the algae are the ocean’s introverts, and only glow when they are bothered, like jolted by a crashing wave or the hull of a passing boat.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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There’s an amulet (one of those glowing doohickeys the fate of the cosmos hangs on), and your heart may sink every time someone starts chattering about it.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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In his prime, Turner was one of the kings of broadcasting, a brash but savvy visionary.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Anduril is up against the small but deeply entrenched world of defense primes, some of whose lobbyists have been working the Hill longer than Schimpf’s been alive.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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For those looking to recreate Hudson’s look, this striped blouse rings similar — while the star’s contrasting colors include pink and blue, this blue-and-white version is an equally delicate design with the lighter hue at the forefront.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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In between, there are even taller art sculptures in red, green, or black colors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Some of the chemicals that didn’t stick were flushed with the multibillion-dollar industry’s wastewater into local sewer pipes and, eventually, the region’s rivers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Allowing your body to rest gives it time to flush out the lactic acid that can build up after intense physical activity.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
6 May 2026
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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