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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Bellingham, a teen sensation at Birmingham, followed Sancho's playbook by first moving to Dortmund, where he blossomed into one of the most sought-after midfielders in Europe.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
After they traded him to OKC, he worked and blossomed, becoming one of the NBA’s coolest competitors, a two-time league MVP, the undisputed leader of a championship team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 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
Ess gasped, her mouth open wide, but when the buds blossomed into petals of fire, she screamed and clapped her hands, and Jinny couldn’t help laughing with her.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
