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as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
the blooming faces of children at play in the great outdoors
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2
as in unconditional
chiefly British
having no exceptions or restrictions
thought that the royals were blooming idiots for making such indiscreet statements
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as in blossoming
to produce flowers
forsythias only bloom at the beginning of spring
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as in blushing
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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as in flowering
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Adjective
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The moon after dark, large and low, brilliant as a star, its light reflecting in our eyes, turning our pupils silver, bright and glowing.—
Ekow Eshun
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025 -
Trump, though, gave Duffy a glowing vote of confidence when announcing his new appointment.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Chara appeared in court in London on June 18, and was granted unconditional bail until his next hearing on Aug. 20, meaning that the group could still play at Glastonbury.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
28 June 2025
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The report comes a day after the European Council called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, unconditional release of all hostages, and a permanent end to all hostilities.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Leaves are the engines that make energy for flowering and fruiting.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Pruning those floppy stems back to the lower set of leaves around the base of the plant after the initial flowering period should prompt yarrow to produce stronger regrowth.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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In between walking red carpets and attending charity events together, the pair welcomed two children, daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.—
Ellie Beeck,
Peoplemag,
6 Feb. 2023
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Unusually, its tan Connolly leather interior is contrasted with red carpets.—
Joe Lorio,
Car and Driver,
5 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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The sheer variety of equipment, the pace of change and rising customer demands call for something better: a knowledge capture process that’s baked into the daily workflow.—
Thomas Cottereau,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Some may prove useful in the long run and others illusory, but for now they are statistically swamped by the sheer amount of renewable power coming online.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Check out our complete list of the Best Prime Day TV deals for more recommendations.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Now, fans only need to wait until July 25 to get their hands on the complete EP.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The preliminary phase of construction includes substantial soil treatment and complex ground preparation at the north portal, where construction of the launch structure for the tunnel boring machine (TBM) is intended to begin in autumn 2026.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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In a musical landscape where visibility was everything, Drake, with his head bowed, his voice soft as autumn dusk, moved in the opposite direction.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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My spot was on the extreme left side, flush up against the wallpaper.—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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For lower ceilings, opt for a flush mount or semi-flush model.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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“Blooming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooming. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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