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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
Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
There’s a book called Meihua Yishu (Plum Blossom Divination) that describes how to predict events for the next day by observing plum blossoms.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Cruz blossomed into an Astros legend and an icon back home in Puerto Rico.
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Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Noun
In April 2026, Alcock shared photos on Instagram of them together in Kyoto, admiring the cherry blossoms and hiking.
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Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
There’s a book called Meihua Yishu (Plum Blossom Divination) that describes how to predict events for the next day by observing plum blossoms.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Verb
Without celebrity dating apps like Raya, many of the era’s biggest romances, including Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams and Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy blossomed after time spent together on set.
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Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Cruz blossomed into an Astros legend and an icon back home in Puerto Rico.
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Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blossom
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Partnership goals are in full bloom under the Capricorn full moon.
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Trump has repeatedly claimed vandals were responsible for the algae, but the pool has been prone to algae blooms since it was built in 1922.
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The story follows one family who plants bulbs, seeds and seedlings to create a rainbow of blooming flowers.
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Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response.
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These gorgeous hydrangeas feature robust stems, frequent blooming, and enduring flowers superior to other varieties.
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How to Care for Container Roses Roses need adequate sunlight, well-draining soil, consistent moisture, and regular fertilization to encourage growth and healthy annual blooming.
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“Blossom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossom. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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