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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
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Spring has arrived, bringing a super bloom of Easter and spring-related events for all ages.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Grace McCarty, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
The sun is shining, the flowers and trees are blooming, and people are getting outside to enjoy long walks.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
How long does 'peak bloom' last?
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Spring has arrived, bringing a super bloom of Easter and spring-related events for all ages.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
There are still plenty of ways to make your manicure bloom this spring.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 30 Mar. 2026
The sun is shining, the flowers and trees are blooming, and people are getting outside to enjoy long walks.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
Noun
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Shinobu Imoto from Kochi Meteorological Agency told TBS television that low rainfall during the winter and longer hours of sunshine might have helped the early blooming.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Mixing in a slow-release fertilizer will improve leaf color and blooming.—
Kerry Michaels,
The Spruce,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rare Beauty shook up the cosmetics industry with its viral liquid blush.—
Elizabeth Denton,
Allure,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cobalt, as seen at Versace, and red, at Kallmeyer, bring a confident jolt of color, while pastels, like lavender (as seen at Chloé), blush pink, and soft blue offer a softer way to tap into the trend alongside staple neutrals.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bratton-Rodriguez shows us the store's selection of THCA flower, their top seller.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Spring has sprung, birds are singing and flowers are blooming, which can only mean April is arriving.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With the earlier-than-usual springtime weather this year, Talini’s was already replete with blossoming tomato starts in late March.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Through her work, Amon-Higa now watches as bonds blossom daily – like the unexpected relationship between Dakota, a non-verbal boy, and Ginger, an extroverted miniature pig.—
Avani Kumar,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Jupiter will appear as a steady star-like object glowing brightly 5 degrees to the lower right of the lunar disk — roughly the width of your three middle fingers held at arm's length against the sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Folks would dip dresses and suits in glowing, phosphorescent paint and wear them around town performing various pranks or artistic displays.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Living in a seemingly perpetual athletic prime between the two generations, Caldwell would likely climb to the Moon if such a feat were possible.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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With Micah Parsons no longer on the roster and a desperate need for edge rush juice, Crosby, at the height of his 28‑year‑old prime, represented, at least theoretically, a transformative addition.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pakistani weddings are often elaborate, multi-day celebrations that place strong emphasis on visual storytelling, color and cultural symbolism.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Having undergone an extensive 2024 renovation, each of the 259 rooms (including 42 suites) are bright and airy, with textures and colors inspired by the Canadian landscape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Typically, people are advised to stay out of the water for 48 to 72 hours after the last rainfall so the water can be flushed by the tides.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Once unfolded, water — potentially mixed with local dirt — would be flushed through the compartments.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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