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bloomed

British

/ bluːmd /

adjective

Also called: coated. photog optics (of a lens) coated with a thin film of magnesium fluoride or some other substance to reduce the amount of light lost by reflection

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Team-mate Luis Nani had his moments - the keepy-uppies against Arsenal - but if we're talking Portuguese wingers for this list it's Ricardo Quaresma, who bloomed on the opposite Sporting wing to Ronaldo.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

During the early pandemic, a peculiar optimism bloomed among those hunkering into lockdown.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

In the spring and summer, flowers bloomed throughout the town.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

By the time we get to the second funeral, we see how much he has bloomed.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

Dari was supposed to be there already, and the minutes kept ticking by, and fluttery panic bloomed in my chest.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller

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