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as in blooms
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in the full blossom of her career as a writer
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as in unfolds
to produce flowers
the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived
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Recent Examples of blossoms
Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
But in the rainy winter and spring months, the park becomes a showcase for a diverse, colorful array of blossoms.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Nail artist Janet Lau has an entire series dedicated to nails featuring plum blossoms peeking out along snowy branches.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
These white leaves provide a beautiful backdrop for the rod-like spadix, which contains the true peace lily blossoms.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
But over the course of the story, Lucila blossoms, like a caterpillar to a butterfly.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
Neighborhoods are becoming much more attractive due to winter blossoms from pink tabebuia trees.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Lego Daffodils The Lego flower collection has tons of stunning options, like a bouquet of roses, cherry blossoms, and wildflowers, but this set is the only one that’s currently $10.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Quiet paths dotted with white and yellow blossoms and scarlet jungle flames lead to powdery beaches hugged by cerulean waters.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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Clear vases with a narrow opening hold the top-heavy blossoms upright, or use pebbles in the vase to help anchor the stems.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
But in the rainy winter and spring months, the park becomes a showcase for a diverse, colorful array of blossoms.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Nail artist Janet Lau has an entire series dedicated to nails featuring plum blossoms peeking out along snowy branches.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
These white leaves provide a beautiful backdrop for the rod-like spadix, which contains the true peace lily blossoms.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
But over the course of the story, Lucila blossoms, like a caterpillar to a butterfly.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
Neighborhoods are becoming much more attractive due to winter blossoms from pink tabebuia trees.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Lego Daffodils The Lego flower collection has tons of stunning options, like a bouquet of roses, cherry blossoms, and wildflowers, but this set is the only one that’s currently $10.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Quiet paths dotted with white and yellow blossoms and scarlet jungle flames lead to powdery beaches hugged by cerulean waters.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Their love blossoms juts as the first Sharknado comes out of the ocean.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossoms
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With Neroli & Basil in particular, the name reveals the bulk of the scent profile, though bergamot, tuberose, and eucalyptus add further complexity by combining fresh fruits, blooms, and herbs.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The vivid hues of wildflowers like mariposa lilies, desert five-spot, and lilac sunbonnets transform Death Valley starting in mid-February, although blooms can last well into the summer months in the park’s higher, cooler elevations.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Visitors were leaving potted plants and grocery-store flowers, many of them yellow, symbolizing hope for a safe return.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Stores have stocked up on flowers and chocolates ahead of Valentine's Day this weekend, but this isn't always how the holiday was celebrated.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Blossoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoms. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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