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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Over the decades, Boys' Love spread through online forums as the internet bloomed, gaining a fiercely loyal fanbase across East and South East Asia, often conservative cultures where queer love still carries stigma.

From BBC

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

From Salon

On his right hand, the sprigs of leaves wrapped around the top of his palm and around his index finger, where a pale violet bloomed.

From Literature

“It is typically used whole and bloomed in hot oil to help release its flavor,” Selvaraju adds.

From Salon

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

From Los Angeles Times

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