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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
Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 29 June 2025
The freshest blooms will have no visible pollen, and the center should be dark and tight.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
In the wacky political world of Southeast Los Angeles County — where scandals seem to bloom every year with the regularity of jacarandas — there’s never been a mess as pendejo as the one stirred up this week by Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Even breathing the toxic air these blooms produce can be harmful.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 29 June 2025
The freshest blooms will have no visible pollen, and the center should be dark and tight.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
Verb
In fact, these set pieces are where the movie’s comedy finally blooms.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
In the wacky political world of Southeast Los Angeles County — where scandals seem to bloom every year with the regularity of jacarandas — there’s never been a mess as pendejo as the one stirred up this week by Cudahy Vice Mayor Cynthia Gonzalez.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
Noun
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While Romy opted for a dramatic eyeliner look and a romantic half-up hairstyle with curled ends, Cosima decided to match her outfit with blush pink makeup.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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That said, a faint layer of blush was visible on her cheekbones when Campbell turned to the side.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The ecological oasis is filled with trees, drought-tolerant plants, fruits, vegetables and flowers.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Also, a document Word 4 (bottom right) hint — flower used as a symbol of remembrance.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Summer style has fully blossomed with the Fourth of July holiday weekend on the horizon.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Between the beer garden, the art corridor, studio space for Local Color and Good Karma Bikes, this might just just blossom into another funky art district downtown.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Bio-Oil has also received glowing reviews from more than one mama.—
Erin Bunch,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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Her primary function seems to be solely to wear a tight, glowing suit and look concerned.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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The concern, though, is that while Tatum is in the prime of his career at age 27 – and, as such, should be uniquely equipped to overcome his Achilles injury – Lillard is eight years older.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Subprime and near-prime lenders are the first to feel that impact.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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No wonder Sriram’s vision has been compared to John Waters, though early Pedro Almodóvar might be a more apt comparison, with all the vibrant colors and intense characters obsessed with murder.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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And hundreds, if not thousands, of jack-o-lanterns in all sizes and colors, a zoo of skeleton animals (even octopus), cutesy yard signs, gigantic inflatables and enough grave stones to fill a cemetery.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
Verb
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For the event, held inside the Four Seasons Hotel, Vergara flushed her cheeks with a color cross between a guava and a peach.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 July 2025
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Tipp's reactions to new triggers included throat closing, tongue swelling, flushing, itching, vomiting, diarrhea, brain fog, bone pain, headaches and extreme stomach pain.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Still, you'll be rewarded with top-notch picture processing matched with vibrant brightness and colors, as well as Samsung's pedestal-style floating-screen design and plenty of gaming features.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Solar geoengineering activities involve cooling the Earth by reflecting sunlight into space through the dispersal of small particles into the upper atmosphere or by increasing the size and brightness of clouds over the ocean, among other ideas.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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