Meaning & use

Blossoming

verb·Everyday

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Developing or flourishing, especially rapidly and successfully; producing flowers.

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The cherry trees were blossoming along the avenue by early April.

Their friendship was blossoming into something deeper.

A note on using this word

Literally describes plants bursting into flower, and is extended figuratively to talents, relationships, or careers coming into full development.

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flourishingfloweringthriving

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