blossom
noun
the flower of a plant, especially of one producing an edible fruit.
blossomed
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past participleof blossom.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof blossom.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
blossomnounthe flower of a plant, especially of one producing an edible fruit.
Example Sentences
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What started as a little tailored vintage clothing store on La Brea Avenue blossomed into a billion-dollar company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
An article sparked an exchange on LinkedIn that blossomed into a romance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Henderson blossomed in six years under the tutelage of Carlisle's coaching staff and Manchester United signed him in 2015 at the age of 14.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
The same dynamic has blossomed within the GOP.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026
Romances blossomed despite the oppression that surrounded us.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
