blossoming

/ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process or period of a plant producing flowers.
    • The garden reaches its peak during the blossoming of the lilacs.
    • We watched the gradual blossoming of the daffodils.
    • The blossoming of the cherry trees is a major event in spring.
  2. The process of developing or flourishing.
    • The blossoming of her artistic skills took years of practice.
    • The 1990s saw the blossoming of the internet.
    • We are witnessing the blossoming of a new generation of leaders.
verb
  1. Present participle of blossom; producing flowers.
    • Look at the roses blossoming in the sunlight.
    • The peach trees are blossoming earlier than expected.
    • The garden is blossoming with color after the rain.
  2. Developing or flourishing in a positive way.
    • Her business is blossoming into a successful company.
    • The young writer is blossoming under the guidance of a mentor.
    • Their friendship blossomed over shared interests.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. In the process of opening into flowers; flowering.
    • We sat under a blossoming magnolia tree.
    • The hillside was covered with blossoming wildflowers.
    • The blossoming apple trees looked beautiful in the orchard.
  2. Developing or maturing into something better or more advanced.
    • She is a blossoming talent in the world of dance.
    • His blossoming confidence helped him make new friends.
    • The city is a blossoming center for technology startups.
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