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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in the full blossom of her career as a writer
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Recent Examples of blossom
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 May 2025
Take, for example, the Sakura jean—made of 100 percent cotton—which features vibrant cherry blossom embroidery running up each side of the leg.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
Tal Coley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
The bromance between Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump continues to blossom.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Noun
The apple blossom and white florals from Detour add dimension to Glossier’s minimalist approach, creating something that feels both fresh and intimate.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 May 2025
Take, for example, the Sakura jean—made of 100 percent cotton—which features vibrant cherry blossom embroidery running up each side of the leg.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
Verb
What began as a one-acre operation in 1961 has blossomed into a 16-acre nursery with 25 greenhouses.
—Tal Coley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025
The bromance between Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump continues to blossom.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossom
Noun
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Future Society does not use the DNA to regrow the extinct blooms.—
Nicole Mowbray,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Although the worst of this year’s crisis appears to be over, the center still has its work cut out to tend to the sick animals and prepare for the next bloom.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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For dinner, guests selected from four menu items before enjoying wedding cake adorned with cascading flowers.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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And now, four years later, their fruitful plot spills over with all kinds of produce and flowers, including blackberries, cosmos, green beans, eggplants, and a handful of apple trees, among other things.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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“Blossom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossom. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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