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as in blossoms
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 blushes
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 blooms
Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Stop by the hummingbird garden, where 14 species of petite, fairylike birds dart from plant to plant, sipping nectar from native blooms.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Not to be forgotten among the black dahlias — that grow up to five feet tall in the manner of arborescent dahlias at large — are bedding dahlias with black foliage that presents a memorable contrast to their yellow or pink blooms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
This year’s hard freeze that melted most of our daffodils also took the edge off many of the Bradford pear blooms, muting the usual burst of white flowers across the landscape.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Seagrass flowers are perhaps the most visually underwhelming blooms in the world.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
But did the extreme heat and fading spring blooms significantly impact tourism in Arizona in recent months?
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Sea level rise is also threatening both the quality of the blooms and the long-term health of the cherry trees.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Heavy rain can supercharge invasive grasses, crowding out the blooms.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Everything blooms on Written Into Changes, the second album by Avalon Emerson & the Charm.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 21 Mar. 2026
As the city blooms with hundreds of thousands of Yoshino cherry trees, indulge in speciality, mouthwatering delights at participating eateries.
—Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The mimosa tree that blooms in March with its bright yellow flowers and refreshing scent became the symbol of the movement and a special cake with a sunny yellow color is made for celebration.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Give the hydrangea blooms a generous coating of hairspray, spritzing a few inches away in order not to disturb or tear the individual petals.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
When Fritz competes on home soil, his tennis often blooms.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Sitting at over 8,000 feet, the area blooms later than lowland Taiwan—typically from mid-March through April—with pockets of cherry trees framing trails, temples, and misty viewpoints.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
If a plant blooms early due to a warm spell followed by a hard frost, the flowers may die, resulting in a lost harvest.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
Visitors can also see recent photos to help identify the blooms.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Stop by the hummingbird garden, where 14 species of petite, fairylike birds dart from plant to plant, sipping nectar from native blooms.
—Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2026
Not to be forgotten among the black dahlias — that grow up to five feet tall in the manner of arborescent dahlias at large — are bedding dahlias with black foliage that presents a memorable contrast to their yellow or pink blooms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
This year’s hard freeze that melted most of our daffodils also took the edge off many of the Bradford pear blooms, muting the usual burst of white flowers across the landscape.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
Seagrass flowers are perhaps the most visually underwhelming blooms in the world.
—David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
But did the extreme heat and fading spring blooms significantly impact tourism in Arizona in recent months?
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Sea level rise is also threatening both the quality of the blooms and the long-term health of the cherry trees.
—Dan Peck, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Heavy rain can supercharge invasive grasses, crowding out the blooms.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
The former blooms every 2-5 years for a week, and the latter produces a flower every year that blooms for a day.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
Everything blooms on Written Into Changes, the second album by Avalon Emerson & the Charm.
—Shaad D’souza, Pitchfork, 21 Mar. 2026
As the city blooms with hundreds of thousands of Yoshino cherry trees, indulge in speciality, mouthwatering delights at participating eateries.
—Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The mimosa tree that blooms in March with its bright yellow flowers and refreshing scent became the symbol of the movement and a special cake with a sunny yellow color is made for celebration.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
Give the hydrangea blooms a generous coating of hairspray, spritzing a few inches away in order not to disturb or tear the individual petals.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
When Fritz competes on home soil, his tennis often blooms.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Sitting at over 8,000 feet, the area blooms later than lowland Taiwan—typically from mid-March through April—with pockets of cherry trees framing trails, temples, and misty viewpoints.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
If a plant blooms early due to a warm spell followed by a hard frost, the flowers may die, resulting in a lost harvest.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooms
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Self-expression blossoms as the nurturing Moon in your 5th House of Inspiration trines beneficial Jupiter in your 1st House of Identity.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Some were draped in ivy, others adorned with pink blossoms, but none are forgotten by nature’s touch—each brought to life by the intricate details that transport you into a postcard of the Italian countryside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Bouquets of flowers piled up there throughout the vigil.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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And with flowers like impatiens and primrose, your shady spaces can bloom with color from spring through frost.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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Long blushes through the compliment and returns it, praising Bosworth right back.—
William Earl,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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While at dusk, the horizon blushes with coral light as fishing boats drift past the silhouette of Longtou Rock.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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For years, defense tech has fought to prove itself in Washington and grab a chunk of the ballooning Pentagon budget snatched up by defense primes like Lockheed Martin, RTX and Northrop Grumman.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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The still-green arms on their staff now will be in their respective primes.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The narrator of Repetition tears up her diary and flushes the pages down the toilet.—
Honor Jones,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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There are two options, with Daily mode which requires just wiping the cooking chamber with a semi-wet cloth, or Monthly mode which is a self cleaning function that flushes out the internal oil and water hoses.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hundreds of monarch butterflies are painted across the translucent panels, and when sunlight shines through, the structure glows in rich amber tones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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There’s a small LED indicator on the top of the device that pulses white when the sensor is ready for setup, briefly glows red when motion is detected, and briefly flashes green and blue during a reset.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Blooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooms. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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