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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
in the full blossom of her career as a writer
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
Instructions Step 1 Make the vinaigrette: In a large jar with a lid, shake together the vinegar, bonito, shoyu, sakura blossoms, sugar, umeboshi, and kombu.
—Scott Clark, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2025
Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Benson’s offensive game hasn’t blossomed in the NHL yet, but some of that has to do with the role he’s played.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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The marshmallow and orange blossom notes in Love create an addictive gourmand effect when combined with KURKY’s peach and raspberry.
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Cool, calm days can extend the length of the bloom, but a rainy, windy day can bring cherry blossom bloom season to an abrupt end.
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“Blossom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blossom. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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