blossoming
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present participleof blossom.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
blossomnounthe flower of a plant, especially of one producing an edible fruit. -
a word derived from
blossom.
blossomnounthe flower of a plant, especially of one producing an edible fruit.
Example Sentences
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Hunter Bell is blossoming later in her career.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
From the beginning, Mildred vowed that her daughter Veda would have all the things this newly blossoming post-war suburban paradise could offer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Seeing themselves through her eyes has created a blossoming self-hatred: “Our room? Is sordid and bare and mean. Minimalist, she calls it,” Solange says glumly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
The White House said the decor was inspired by English gardens, with the room featuring towering trees and blossoming boxes of lilac.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
A robin sat on a blossoming apple tree and sang continuously.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
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