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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in the full blossom of her career as a writer
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
Instructions Step 1 Make the vinaigrette: In a large jar with a lid, shake together the vinegar, bonito, shoyu, sakura blossoms, sugar, umeboshi, and kombu.
—Scott Clark, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2025
Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025
The cherry blossoms that line the iconic Washington, D.C., waterfront are days away from reaching peak bloom, according to the National Park Service.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025
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The marshmallow and orange blossom notes in Love create an addictive gourmand effect when combined with KURKY’s peach and raspberry.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
Instructions Step 1 Make the vinaigrette: In a large jar with a lid, shake together the vinegar, bonito, shoyu, sakura blossoms, sugar, umeboshi, and kombu.
—Scott Clark, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2025
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Santa Barbara Island also blossoms with lavender chicory and pale-yellow cream cups.
—Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 24 Mar. 2025
The cherry blossoms that line the iconic Washington, D.C., waterfront are days away from reaching peak bloom, according to the National Park Service.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Blossom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossom. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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