blooms 1 of 2

noun

plural of bloom
1
as in blossoms
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement a handsome young man in the full bloom of youth

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2
as in flowers
the usually showy plant part that produces seeds the rosebush produces blooms only in midsummer

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blooms

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of bloom
1
as in unfolds
to produce flowers forsythias only bloom at the beginning of spring

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2
as in blushes
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 blooms
Noun
Choose shrubs for autumn color, berries, or blooms that fit your growing zone. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026 Waters are becoming cloudier overall, while harmful algal blooms — measured through chlorophyll a levels — are trending in the wrong direction, the report found. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Florals, from abstract interpretations to more literal blooms, were the motif of choice for the statement stud. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 In addition to its tasty harvests, kiwi vines also have elegant fragrant blooms. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 10 Oct. 2026 During droughts, algae blooms have turned waterways bright green, posing health threats for people and animals. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 The fake blooms lined the sweeping curves that curled across the arena floor. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026 One place close to the city of Victoria, which is at the island’s southern tip, is The Butchart Gardens, a National Historic Site of Canada and a place whose blooms inspire photographers. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 Artisans filled the 188,368-square-foot courtyard with a marble mosaic depicting gigantic native blooms alongside irises, tulips, lilies and roses. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
By translating the magnolia into a mechanism, architect Mitsuru Senda created a sports venue that blooms on cue. — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 Still, Under Story is about the devastation of a life that breaks down and the miracle of the life that blooms from those ashes. — Chloe Benjamain, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026 For woody flowering perennials such as azaleas and hydrangeas, if the plant blooms before May, prune after flowering; if the plant blooms after May, prune just before spring growth occurs (usually around February or early March). — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026 Plan your visit for the summer, specifically mid-June to early September, when the region blooms with sea life and the parks are fully accessible. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026 Harvest oregano before the plant blooms to experience this herb’s best flavor. — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026 The city blooms with bikers, picnickers, runners, and walkers, and cafés push their tables out to the sidewalk. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026 The plant blooms only when sufficient energy is accumulated, making time between flowering unpredictable, spanning from a few years to more than a decade, according to the United States Botanic Garden. — Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026 The flowers are small, but the plant blooms for a long period from May to September. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooms
  1. blossoms
  2. flowers
  3. blushes
  4. primes
  5. flushes
  6. glows
Noun
  • In the second half of the album Libertad blossoms into a masterpiece, with its sonic intensity and searing political messages balanced by playful production.
    — Vanessa Diaz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Coinciding with the presentation that christened her store, Hod also launched a fragrance blending green tea and orchid blossoms, which is available to purchase as a perfume, candle or diffuser.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of blossoms
Noun
  • Recently a box showcased sweet, custardy amaebi, salmon belly, chum ikura, uni, toro, Hokkaido hotate, octopus and kizami wasabi adorned with various flowers and pickles.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Frosted glass walls reveal a garden of oversize, colorful leather flowers, while wood and leather, recurring materials in Polène’s stores, appear in the furnishings.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of flowers
Verb
  • Long blushes through the compliment and returns it, praising Bosworth right back.
    — William Earl, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
  • While at dusk, the horizon blushes with coral light as fishing boats drift past the silhouette of Longtou Rock.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of blushes
Noun
  • Registered dietitians say the leafy green primes the gut, eases bloating and supplies nutrients tied to bone density and gut health.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Even World Cup debutants like Balogun and Chris Richards could be past their primes — which for many players in the modern era is age 24-27 — by 2030.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of primes
Verb
  • Saliva constantly flushes food debris and buffers acid, so chronic dryness tilts the environment toward decay.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Staying hydrated keeps the mouth moist and flushes away debris and bacteria.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of flushes
Verb
  • Between the two telescopes, the blue and red Trifid Nebula glows to the left of the larger and redder Lagoon Nebula, all within the Sagittarius constellation.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Show Caption 1 of 43 A Chicago Bears digital billboard glows at sunrise just off of Route 53 at the former Arlington International Racecourse on May 23, 2025, in Arlington Heights.
    — Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of glows

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“Blooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooms. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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