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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blossom

Noun

In spring, the scent of cherry blossoms fills the air, and in late autumn, some of the trees’ leaves change colors. —Clarissa Wei, AFAR Media, 3 Feb. 2025

There’s nothing that transforms a space quite like a seasonal scent, and these feature a combination of apple blossom, pink freesia, blackberry, vanilla, and amber musk. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025

Verb

In the years since, erotic, romantic, and straight-up horny games have only blossomed. —Linda Codega, Them, 14 Feb. 2025

Freshman guard Jalil Bethea has also blossomed of late. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025