in bloom

phrase

variants or in full bloom
: having flowers
The bushes should be in bloom soon.

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While the visual presentation mirrored Chelsea in bloom, the flavor profiles carried the experience with classic rose and pistachio pairings and strawberries at their peak ripeness. — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Planting a vine or a climbing plant at the base can turn your fence into a living wall that serves as an eye-catcher when in bloom and blends in perfectly into the landscape the rest of the year. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 July 2026 By early June, cherry orchards are in bloom and the lakes are warming up enough for a swim. — Stacy Conde, Midwest Living, 9 July 2026 The first thing a gardener often does when touring the yard is to find which plants are in bloom and enjoy the various colors and textures. — Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in bloom

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“In bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20bloom. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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