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adjective

ˈblü-mən How to pronounce blooming (audio)
Definition of bloomingnext
1
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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blooming

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noun

as in flowering

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blooming

3 of 3

verb

present participle of bloom
1
as in blossoming
to produce flowers forsythias only bloom at the beginning of spring

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2
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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Recent Examples of blooming
Adjective
This month, at the height of their blooming season, regular deadheading is key to extending their blooming period and encouraging stronger, bushier plants. — The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026 Before long, the nutrients in the potting mix are depleted enough that your petunias start showing it with slower growth and less blooming. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 Continue to deadhead dahlias throughout their blooming season, as often as once a week, to maximize their flower production. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2026 Regular tasks like pruning, deadheading, and checking for pests keep roses healthy and blooming. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026 Spring and fall tend to offer the most pleasant experiences, with milder weather, fewer crowds, and scenic views (think blooming landscapes in spring and colorful foliage in fall). — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026 Abelia Grandiflora This blooming, deer-resistant shrub in the honeysuckle family has glossy green foliage and pale-pink or white flowers. — Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
Noun
For large, mature plants, dividing can also help support vigorous blooming, as overcrowding can negatively impact the plant’s ability to develop blooms. — The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026 Once blooms fade, seeds eventually begin to form, the plant becomes leggy, and blooming slows. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 While a balanced fertilizer is fine, avoid nitrogen-heavy products like a 10-3-3, which can cause excessive green leafy growth and slow blooming as lots of nitrogen will encourage the plant to focus more on producing foliage. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 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. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026 The name comes from seasonal traditions, particularly the blooming of a North American wildflower known as creeping phlox, or moss pink, which flowers at this time of year. — Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The fashion designer embraced a swimwear-as-outerwear moment in a see-through maxidress that was blooming with florals. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 Choose blooming fuchsia for instant color that lasts through October or longer. — Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 13 Aug. 2026 Prairie Village’s newest restaurant is covered with yellow and green paint strokes that curve and loop into the shape of a blooming lemon tree. — Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 The Encore® family of azaleas extends their charm throughout the year, with an incredible spring display followed by repeat blooming through summer and fall. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Shot on location in Alberta, Canada, the blooming grasslands, breathtaking sunrises, glistening rivers and immense mountaintops are characters in their own right, often pulling audiences in when the storyline itself is drastically lacking. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 For a blooming vine, try the bleeding heart vine, Clerodendrum thomsoniae, with its white and red flowers. — Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 The Riverkeeper Foundation has been working to keep spider lilies blooming in the Catawba River. — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 There’s also a yellow-blooming cultivar, Calycanthus floridus ‘Athens’. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooming
  1. glowing
  2. unconditional
  3. flowering
  4. blossoming
  5. blushing
  6. red
  7. sheer
  8. autumn
Adjective
  • After the leaves fall, the orange, sweet fruit remains on the branches, resembling glowing lanterns.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Below, shop nine incredible beauty products straight from her shelf and prepare to get healthy, smooth, and absolutely glowing skin.
    — Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of glowing
Adjective
  • Hinckley launched a music career after being granted unconditional release in 2022, but found some concert venues weren’t receptive to hosting his performances.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In one room, Catherine is getting promises of unconditional love and affection from Alden, a man who would never harm her.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of unconditional
Noun
  • The early-season flowering bulb, which is a genus in the Iridaceae (iris) family, is known for its ability to bloom in late winter and early spring.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026
  • His flowering is optimal for someone who hosts a show called The Reluctant Traveler, and Levy and director David Brindley both agree that the comedian’s hesitations have waned — at least a little.
    — Matthew Jacobs, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of flowering
Verb
  • While Emma and Matthew’s blossoming love story is at the center of A Christmas Rescue, Niffy, the dog playing Shep, is no stranger to finding compassion in an unexpected place.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In fact, its a concoction of 12 notes, created by master perfumer and fragrance expert Jérôme Epinette, capturing a range of blossoming flowers, jammy fruits, earthy woods, and more.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of blossoming
Verb
  • Soon, though, the musicians fill in the midrange with blushing chords and a bell-tone melody that pulls gently away from the root note, creating a gentle tension.
    — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
  • That gradually began to change over a few hours of Colquitt’s patient mending, shadowing, blushing, and eyelash-affixing.
    — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Definition of blushing
Adjective
  • Britain’s largest church was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott—the inventor of the emblematic red telephone booth—in the early 20th century.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The history of Richmond Park’s wild red and fallow deer is a long one.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of red
Adjective
  • Other governments, including the US, have their own rules and disclosure requirements, but beyond the breadth of the controls in China, the sheer number of people affected is striking – and reaches far beyond civil servants.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Just look at the new stand — the sheer size of it shows the club’s ambition.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of sheer
Noun
  • An attendant will set up the fire and chairs and provide s’mores ingredients, making for a cozy autumn evening.
    — Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Come in the dog days of August, sure, but don’t miss a chance to return for PumpkinFest in autumn, or to slice your skates over Winnisquam’s frozen surface come January.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of autumn

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