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blossoming

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noun

blossoming

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verb

present participle of blossom
as in blooming
to produce flowers the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived

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Adjective
  • At the time, Burr was receiving briefings and involved in conversations suggesting the country faced a burgeoning health crisis that could hurt the economy.
    Nicholas Fandos, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2020
  • After the last vote on March 2 ended in a stalemate, Netanyahu and former military chief Benny Gantz agreed late last month to try to form a unity government because of the burgeoning coronavirus crisis.
    Time, Time, 20 Apr. 2020
Noun
  • The Evening Standard never filled that role, even at its best, and the paper’s near-demise has led to a flowering of new projects that report on and imagine the city.
    Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Sunlight For the best flowering and leaf color (which can be nearly as dazzling as the blooms), the shrub needs full sun for at least six hours a day.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • What would compel a dedicated oncologist with a legacy of research and publications to leave a flourishing medical career for the world of financial literacy advocacy?
    Dr. Aman Alzubier, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Here’s a look at more stories from CNBC’s Financial Advisor Council: Op-ed: Avoid those vacation photo-ops to actually enjoy the moment Op-ed: How Gen X can transform worrying about finances to flourishing Op-ed: Finding a good caregiver can be daunting.
    Winnie Sun, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Master of maturation Andrea Wilson adds her own tasting notes, describing baking spice, dark fruit, toffee, fragrant citrus, and floral notes on the palate, followed by a round, complex finish.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Looking back, Bosa sees this as part of his maturation process.
    Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Blossoming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoming. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.

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