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as in blooming
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 blush
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
after a snowball fight, she came inside with a bloom on her cheeks
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as in to blush
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 bloom
Elly Fishman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
This tropical plant requires bright, indirect light during the day to produce blooms.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
In its first year, the new Del Mar Heights School garden has bloomed into a little haven for hands-on learning and environmental stewardship, giving kids a chance to take a break from their day to connect with nature.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
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Noun
Image At 70, Alvarez’s five-decade career is in full bloom this month.
—Elly Fishman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
This tropical plant requires bright, indirect light during the day to produce blooms.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
Verb
Lake Okeechobee water has sparked toxic algae blooms in the Fort Myers area on the west coast and the Stuart area on the east coast.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 22 May 2025
In its first year, the new Del Mar Heights School garden has bloomed into a little haven for hands-on learning and environmental stewardship, giving kids a chance to take a break from their day to connect with nature.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
Noun
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Choose from six colors, like blush, navy, and black.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Spickard used Tom Ford’s Cherry Blaze blush and Givenchy’s Prisme Libre in Popeline Mimosa to up Miller’s glow factor.—
Tayler Adigun,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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One person performed Gonzo's big number in full cosplay, complete with a flower pot balanced on their head.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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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
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Flanigan had shared several photos on social media of her children and a blossoming baby bump in 2021.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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Meanwhile, romance with someone different or from another culture might blossom.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
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How to Use: Start with a fresh canvas—exfoliate the day before to sweep away dead skin and prep for a smooth, even glow.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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Saturn will glow in the sky to the right, and the sparkly Pleiades star cluster will be visible just to the pair’s left.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2025
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The epidemic was particularly brutal because HIV often kills young people in the prime of their lives, Dybul says.—
Melody Schreiber,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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The 30-year-old remains in his prime, being that he's been named a Pro Bowler for the past four seasons—with his first All-Pro nod coming in 2024.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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On the wall opposite the main entrance to City Hall, Wilcox’s mural spells out Waukegan in large, bold letters surrounded by a palette of bright colors.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Last but not least, avoid any front door colors that are seen as too trendy, Boultier encourgaes.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Have the Yankees used that fifth inning for motivation or just flushed it?—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Both teams have lineups flush with guys who can knock down the triple.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2025
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This is enough brightness, potentially, to leave the M2 Pro watchable in rooms that aren’t completely blacked out – another handy lifestyle touch.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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This contrasts with a more standard black hole that typically acquires its material and energy unpredictably, resulting in irregular brightness fluctuations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 June 2025
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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