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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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
During a bloom, environmental conditions cause microscopic phytoplankton to proliferate.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Yoshino trees typically bloom for several days, according to the National Park Service.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
April is the peak bloom time in every public and private Southern garden.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
During a bloom, environmental conditions cause microscopic phytoplankton to proliferate.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
In my garden, this plant has been blooming since February and will continue to do so, on and off, until summer’s end.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Yoshino trees typically bloom for several days, according to the National Park Service.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
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Hawkins New York Essential dinnerware set $218 HAWKINS NEW YORK The color range is really impressive with this 16-piece ceramic tableware curation: bone, blush, mustard, olive, sky, light grey, terracotta (our favorite!), and peacock.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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For her glam, Lopez went for a smokey eye and warm tones for her blush, paired with a nude glossy lip.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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Deadhead seed pods to direct the plant's energy into a second wave of flowers later in the season.—
Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Cool, calm days can extend the length of the bloom, but a rainy, windy day can bring cherry blossom bloom season to an abrupt end.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Benson’s offensive game hasn’t blossomed in the NHL yet, but some of that has to do with the role he’s played.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Curtains designed by Rut Bryk glow in the house her husband, Tapio Wirkkala, built for her in their summer retreat in Finnish Lapland.—
Julie Lasky,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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While mothers are expected to radiate happiness after delivery and glow in their new role as a mom, this is unfortunately not always the case.—
Kaitlyn May,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2025
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Scotty Bowman in his prime couldn’t have rescued this group from the abyss of not giving a crap after their own GM decided to break things up 20 games in.—
Arthur Staple,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Moseley stars as ‘Logan Marshall,’ a man in his prime; a rising political star and the Independent candidate in the upcoming Kentucky gubernatorial election.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2025
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The plant that inspired such devotion is a beautiful if delicate shrub, with small white flowers and fruits the size and color of rubies.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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The TVs come in a variety of colors, though the second-gen model choices amount to just three: Volcanic Grey, Arctic Silver and Atlantic Blue.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Even the two newest locks, built in 2016, only reuse about 60% of water on each transit – 40% is flushed to avoid saltwater from the oceans intruding into the watershed.—
Karina Garcia,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately for Cincinnati, eight innings of quality baseball were flushed down the toilet as Gibaut surrendered the lead in a nightmare ninth inning.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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While most use Xeon bulbs as their light source, but brightness from these fades over time, leading to a dimmer image.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Bumping that up to standard brightness was slightly better, but the visuals were still pretty washed out.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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