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adjective

ˈblü-mən How to pronounce blooming (audio)
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1
as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone the blooming faces of children at play in the great outdoors

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2
as in unconditional
chiefly British having no exceptions or restrictions thought that the royals were blooming idiots for making such indiscreet statements

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blooming

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noun

as in flowering

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blooming

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verb

present participle of bloom
1
as in blossoming
to produce flowers forsythias only bloom at the beginning of spring

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2
as in blushing
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 Synonyms for blooming
  1. glowing
  2. unconditional
  3. flowering
  4. red
  5. sheer
  6. complete
  7. autumn
  8. flush
Adjective
  • Visitors throughout the state can experience the magnificent 3-acre Christmas light display, highlighted by a 30-foot ribbon tree, 32-foot glowing ribbon arch, dazzling 20-foot Starburst, Christmas sleigh, and more.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Gold mining shaped early California and fast-tracked its status from territory to statehood, fueled by a population boom seeking glowing fortunes.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of glowing
Adjective
  • President Joe Biden’s full and unconditional pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, did not warrant front page coverage.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
  • In June, Hunter Biden was found guilty of three felony charges, but he has now been granted a full and unconditional pardon by his father, covering all potential offenses committed from January 1, 2014, to December 1, 2024.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of unconditional
Noun
  • To maximize flowering, prune late blooming clematis hard in February by clipping vines back to the lowest set of flower buds.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The most important thing to know is that these shrubs benefit from annual pruning to keep them neat and to promote better flowering.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of flowering
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  • In between walking red carpets and attending charity events together, the pair welcomed two children, daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.
    Ellie Beeck, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Music’s biggest night returns to Los Angeles on Sunday, and along with it, one of Hollywood’s grandest red carpets.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2023
Definition of red
Adjective
  • Working in this season's favor was the sheer unpredictability from week to week in terms of who was aligned with whom and what would happen at Tribal Council.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The Rare Beauty founder also added on sheer black tights and a pair of cap-toe mary jane platforms.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • Trump allies had been concerned that a successful effort to derail Hegseth’s candidacy would empower opposition to other nominees, undermining his projections of complete dominance of the party.
    Jill Colvin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Seven have died in Broward since 2000, the earliest date with complete data.
    Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of complete
Noun
  • With slopes reaching altitudes of 3,600 meters, including the iconic Glacier de Mont-de-Lans, Les 2 Alpes ensures exceptional snow reliability throughout the season, from early autumn to late spring.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The 29-year-old expectant mom joined her husband, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, for a picturesque sweet stroll in the autumn leaves.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of autumn
Adjective
  • The worsening economy could be undermining the ability of Syria’s military to fight, as the value of soldiers’ salaries melts away while the insurgents are flush with cash.
    Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • This bottle is flush with a fast-absorbing, lightweight formula to generously brighten, balance sebum, and create a more even texture.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of flush
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