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as in blooming
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
a handsome young man in the full bloom of youth
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as in blush
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
after a snowball fight, she came inside with a bloom on her cheeks
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as in to blush
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 bloom
Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Very colorful objects look vivid and bright without appearing oversaturated or cartoonish, and shots with those objects against completely black backgrounds also show minimal light bloom.
—PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 Nov. 2024
Even if slightly damaged by cold the plants can recover to bloom in April and May.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
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In an attempt to address this, the USGS researchers corrected for these kinds of factors when developing the algorithm, although their model becomes less accurate when unusual components are present—such as a bloom of a specific phytoplankton species or a rare kind of dark volcanic seafloor.
—Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Very colorful objects look vivid and bright without appearing oversaturated or cartoonish, and shots with those objects against completely black backgrounds also show minimal light bloom.
—PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
Bulbs need a period of cold, typically 60-90 days, to bloom properly in the spring.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 Nov. 2024
Even if slightly damaged by cold the plants can recover to bloom in April and May.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024
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Someone more partial to blush should buy a palette featuring more rose or coral hues, whereas someone interested in a bronzed look might want something offering richer coppers and caramels.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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Apple Watch Series 10 With GPS, 42mm Case With a light blush sport band, a matching rose gold aluminum case, and a smaller screen, this aesthetically beautiful and low-profile watch comes with all the bells and whistles of an Apple Watch Series 10, minus cell service.Alexis Benveniste, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
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The early returns saw the project draw rave reviews, as LeBron James, Jamie Foxx, Travis Kelce, Tony Yayo, Russ and more celebrities gave Snoop Dogg his flowers in his IG comment section.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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Ethiopian red hot pokers are perennial flowers of the Kniphofia genus native to African nation that typically bloom between May and October.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Nov. 2024
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Rock Bottom found a new home, recruited new members, and, for a time, blossomed.Cameron Koch, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
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And not everybody’s roots blossom and grow strongly and healthily.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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It’s racked up more than 18,400 perfect ratings and over 3,000 glowing reviews.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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One reviewer put them to the test in the hot and humid Amazon Rainforest and another in an Alaskan rainstorm, and each returned to the comments with glowing testimonials.Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
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Dubois is a huge heavyweight in the prime of his career.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 19 Nov. 2024
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During his prime with Milwaukee, from 2017-22, Middleton averaged an impressive 19.9 points on efficient shooting splits of .464/.386/.884, along with 5.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.1 steals while appearing in an average of 71 contests a year.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Still, even simple flourishes like multiple color options were once rare.PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
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The crisp air and vibrant colors of the orchards create a beautiful backdrop for a leisurely day.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Water also flushes out toxins from the body, helping strengthen the immune system.10 Eat immune-boosting foods: Specific foods and herbs contain bioactive compounds that strengthen the immune system.Trang Tran, PharmD, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
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The rest ends up being incinerated, sent to landfills, or discarded on the landscape, where they are often flushed into rivers or out to sea.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Out of the box, in HDR Cinema mode, the Bravia 9 shows a peak brightness of 725 nits with a full-screen white field and a blazing 2,440 nits with an 18% white field.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Cranberry Sauce: Bourbon or Tennessee Whiskey’s Sweetness The tart, fruity brightness of cranberry sauce pairs nicely with a sweeter whiskey that can balance out its zing.Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Bloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloom. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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