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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
Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
Layer Shades of Green The couple's yard adheres to a mostly green palette, with a few white flowers occasionally blooming.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 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
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Use it to transform your space into a blooming wonderland.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
Layer Shades of Green The couple's yard adheres to a mostly green palette, with a few white flowers occasionally blooming.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
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Jenner wore her blush concentrated right at the top of her cheekbones, minimal eye makeup, and the same pink lip gloss as Bieber.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024
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And a lot of it. Applying an overly generous amount of blush has emerged as the trend of the 2020s, primarily as a way to make a statement with even the most subtle makeup.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 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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Users can see a developing fire on the map, represented by a glowing yellow dot well before its perimeter is reported to the NIFC.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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One key incumbent appeared to be heading off a possible upset: That was Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, who seemed likely to continue his astounding run as the only Republican to hold countywide office, even as Oakland County seemingly glows a brighter blue with each election.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 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 30 Nov. 2024.
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