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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
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 July 2025
The 430-piece set constructs two cherry blossom branches that can be displayed individually or combined with other sets for a larger bloom.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 8 July 2025
Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
The occasional flower is blooming next to a lost home.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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Noun
Harmful algae blooms have been rapidly producing in a place previously too cold to host the toxin: the Arctic.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 9 July 2025
The 430-piece set constructs two cherry blossom branches that can be displayed individually or combined with other sets for a larger bloom.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 8 July 2025
Verb
But that artistic leap in her kitchen bloomed into a garden of new artistic possibilities.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
The occasional flower is blooming next to a lost home.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloom
Noun
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Mindy Kaling Kaling matched the backdrop of the red carpet on Thursday night with a glossy purple lip and rosy blush on her cheeks.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
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With thousands of eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks and blushes, makeup is a fun and creative way to express your personality.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Light and Delicate Rosé Wines Usually very pale pink and/or salmon color with common aromas and/or flavors of strawberry, flowers, watermelon, and citrus.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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For a chic and durable centerpiece, fill this Natural Acacia Wood Footed Bowl with fruit, flowers, or potpourri depending on the season.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
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Selling nut-free, dairy-free, and vegan cookie doughs, pie crusts, puff pastry, and pizza doughs, Sweet Loren’s reached a niche that has since blossomed into a bigger movement.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 July 2025
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That part of the industry, once dominated by amateurs making funny viral videos with smartphones has blossomed into a formidable entertainment force, where video creators are setting up real businesses with large studios in Southern California funded through advertising by major brands.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, glows with buildings carved from Villamayor sandstone that shimmer like honey under the basking Castilian rays.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Trump continues to threaten news outlets that report on him in anything less than glowing terms.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
18 July 2025
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When temperatures soar, the Acropolis and the top of the Eiffel Tower may sometimes shut down, but the beaches are open and in their prime.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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During their primes, Brady was the leader of the New England Patriots.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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In Milwaukee, one of the country's most racially segregated cities, where historical redlining has pushed communities of color into more industrial areas, urban heat islands continue to reinforce longstanding inequities.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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But there is no official limit on the myriad other vinyl versions that will be available in stores, including color variations including Custard (Amazon), Baby Pink (indie stores), Violet (Books A Million), and Baby Blue (general retail).—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The Norfolk, Virginia native also flushed three rim-rattling dunks during the alumni game benefiting area families battling cancer.—
Gary Bedore
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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In addition to the chickens, Frank flushed his shoes down one of the toilets, Dennis and Dee kept blowing fuses with the scheme's need for a power-sucking vacuum sealer, and the basement was choked with carbon monoxide.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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This is equivalent to a quadrupling of sky brightness over the duration of a human childhood (18 years).—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The team also compared the surface brightness of TOI 1227 with models of stellar evolution.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 July 2025
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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