blossoms 1 of 2

noun

plural of blossom
1
as in blooms
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement in the full blossom of her career as a writer

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as in flowers
the usually showy plant part that produces seeds the marigolds are finally showing blossoms

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blossoms

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verb

present tense third-person singular of blossom
as in unfolds
to produce flowers the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived

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Recent Examples of blossoms
Noun
Apply a slow-release garden fertilizer in March and May to encourage growth and blossoms. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 Japan may get the reputation, but Seoul's blossoms, especially on Namsan Mountain, are spectacular. — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 Waxy blue-green foliage makes a lovely backdrop to the blossoms and holds its color well into the winter months, remaining evergreen in mild climates. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 In the spring, the tree showcases a stunning display of white blossoms. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026 Cored zucchini is ideal for stuffing or making boats, while zucchini blossoms can be cooked or stuffed. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026 In this case, however, the blossoms take a backseat to the foliage. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 Inspired by the transient beauty of cherry blossoms, known in Japan as sakura — which is illustrated in their album cover, alongside a dark pegasus — much of the LP also hinges on melodrama. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Beginning as a road trip, then shifting to a punishing vision of hardscrabble life in Accra, the film blossoms into a story of irrevocable bonds forged out of shared adversity. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer. — Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 The first season is set in Texas from 1993 to 1995 and follows a socially awkward teen girl (Chiara Aurelia) who suddenly blossoms and rises in the social ranks after a popular classmate (Olivia Holt) disappears. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026 Santa Barbara Island also blossoms with lavender chicory and pale-yellow cream cups. — Deb Hopewell, AFAR Media, 29 Jan. 2026 Their love blossoms juts as the first Sharknado comes out of the ocean. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
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  1. blooms
  2. flowers
Noun
  • Their findings prompted bans on phosphorus-laden detergents that were supercharging algae blooms choking the Great Lakes.
    — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Always popular, coral bells delight with bright blooms and fast-growing leaves that hide fading bulbs.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of blooms
Noun
  • Gleaming marble basins filled with floating flowers sit comfortably with antique stone tubs that used to hold olive oil back in the day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • At the top of our $100 budget, this glass chandelier is semi-flush to the ceiling and features 16 beautiful glass flowers.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Blossoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossoms. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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