1
as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in the full blossom of her career as a writer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of blossom
Sophia Panych, Allure, 17 May 2025
It was loaded with blossoms and quite a few of them developed tiny lemons — all of which have fallen off.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 2 June 2025
But DeJean blossomed into a defensive rookie of the year finalist at nickel and snagged a pick-six that turned Super Bowl LIX into a beatdown.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for blossom
Noun
So Intense uses a banana blossom accord for a sparklier, less-foodie approach to the trend.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 17 May 2025
It was loaded with blossoms and quite a few of them developed tiny lemons — all of which have fallen off.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
Verb
In the 20 years Hampton has lived there, she's seen the community blossom into a major destination for visitors, retirees and remote workers.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 2 June 2025
But DeJean blossomed into a defensive rookie of the year finalist at nickel and snagged a pick-six that turned Super Bowl LIX into a beatdown.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for blossom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossom
Noun
-
With its small, green leaves and yellow blooms, this ground cover also brings pollinators to the garden.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
-
These blooms should also be deadheaded and removed from the garden.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
Noun
-
Growing these early bloomers beneath fruit trees can support spring pollinators awaiting fruit tree flowers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
-
The Cape’s iconic hydrangeas are only a small piece of this 100-acre property, celebrating the rhododendrons initially hybridized by Charles Dexter, who experimented and produced hundreds of thousands of the flower varieties that still bloom on the property today.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blossom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossom. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share