Synonyms of blossom

blossom 1 of 2

noun

ˈblä-səm 

1

as in bloom

a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement

in the full blossom of her career as a writer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bloom
• blooming
• flower
• prime
• flowering
• revival
• springtime
• heyday
• blossoming
• florescence
• pinnacle
• flush
• autumn
• salad days
• floruit
• high noon
• zenith
• peak
• summit
• efflorescence
• Indian summer
• meridian
• apex
• golden age
• climax
• grandeur
• glory
• recovery
• acme
• splendor
• belle époque
• silver age
• belle epoque
• comeback

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decay
• decline
• downfall
• bottom
• wilting
• nadir
• withering
• shrivelling
• shriveling

2

as in flower

the usually showy plant part that produces seeds

the marigolds are finally showing blossoms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flower
• bloom
• bud
• floret
• floweret
• posy
• flowerette
• nosegay
• garland
• bouquet
• corsage
• lei
• wreath
• boutonniere
• arrangement
• spray

blossom

2 of 2

verb

as in to flower

to produce flowers

the fruit tree seemed to blossom overnight once the warm spring weather arrived

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flower
• bloom
• unfold
• leaf
• bourgeon
• burgeon
• effloresce
• leave
• blow
• bud
• open

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fade
• wilt
• wither
• die
• shrivel
• dry up
• drop
• perish
• expire

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of blossom

Noun

The Starbucks Single-Origin Ethiopia is a blonde roast coffee featuring ginger blossom aromas and notes of tangerine, lemon balm, and sweet dates. —Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025

Enciso’s are flavored with traditional orange blossom water and fennel. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024

Verb

Boettcher blossomed into an unrelenting tackling machine. —Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024

What started as salami and a little bit of cheese from the deli blossomed into over-the-top sandwiches. —The Editors, Outside Online, 27 Dec. 2024