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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
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
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
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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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
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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
Noun
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Hibiscus plants add tropical flair to summer gardens with their large, showy flowers and glossy green foliage.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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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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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
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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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Bio-Oil has also received glowing reviews from more than one mama.—
Erin Bunch,
Glamour,
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
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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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Fear not – the whole point is to flush everything out of your system to give your provider the clearest view of your colon possible.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
10 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 22 Jul. 2025.
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