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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
To enhance blooming, side dress flowering bulbs with a balanced bulb fertilizer when their leaves sprout, but stop fertilizing when their flowers bud out. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026 Everything was growing all at once, all over the place, blooming, withering, and crashing to the earth. — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026 Nectar Blue™ salvia is a heavy blooming variety that begins flowering in mid-spring and continues well into fall. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 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 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
Noun
Cutting back is done in mid-summer when foliage looks ragged and blooming slows to increase plant vigor, control height, and encourage a second flush of blooms. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 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
Verb
Late-summer and fall-blooming perennials should be divided in the spring. — The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026 More than 60 varieties of heirloom flowers are blooming now, thanks to help from the Kane County Master Gardeners. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 The iconic pop star kept the color scheme going, covering her platinum blonde hair with a matching lilac silk headscarf that was blooming with floral patterns. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026 The discovery reveals what happens when the supermassive black hole engines that power these vast, blooming outflows of plasma stall. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026 After blooming is done and the warmest days of the year are behind us, certain plants can be dug up, separated into smaller clumps, and replanted with minimal stress. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026 Among the summer-blooming flowers gracing its beds and trellises are poppies, dahlias, sunflowers, and clematis. — News Desk, Artforum, 20 Aug. 2026 Check out the garden’s iris tracker to see when those purple and white beauties are blooming (usually late June). — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooming
  1. glowing
  2. unconditional
  3. flowering
  4. blossoming
  5. blushing
  6. red
  7. sheer
  8. autumn
Adjective
  • Set the scene The lobby is a vast, bubble-era set piece—soaring double-height ceilings gridded with geometric lights, warm wood paneling, and a glowing staircase.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid delivers hydration and keeps skin smooth and glowing, plus there’s niacinamide and licorice extract to brighten and even the complexion.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of glowing
Adjective
  • The capitulation of Germany is at hand, the Third Reich's unconditional surrender just days away.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Despite his resolve to be gentler and kinder than Cotton, Hank still struggles to articulate his unconditional love to his son, Bobby.
    — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of unconditional
Noun
  • Across approximately 265,000 acres, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado has everything from forest and flowering meadows to breathtaking mountains and alpine lakes.
    — Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Roses can be one of the longest and most consistent flowering plants in your garden.
    — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of flowering
Verb
  • Together, the couple showcases a love blossoming in limited time in the picturesque backdrop of the island.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of blossoming
Verb
  • As the clock edges toward midnight on October 27, book stores and e-tailers across the globe will be blushing with anticipation.
    — Kyle MacNeill, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of blushing
Adjective
  • SoCal likely in the clear A red blob on the hurricane center's forecast map well south of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula represents a developing tropical system, one that some models show could eventually impact California.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The cashmere sweater comes in nine colors, including vintage pink, deep red, and navy blue.
    — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of red
Adjective
  • The facts of his biography, no matter how outrageous, could not possibly explain the sheer derangement of his output.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This means investor scrutiny will extend beyond the sheer scale of AI investment to encompass debt burdens, capital costs, and return timelines.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sheer
Noun
  • Hodgkinson will officially join the Hay Festival team in the autumn.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Dunkin' is celebrating the arrival of autumn by giving coffee fans a free treat.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of autumn

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“Blooming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooming. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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