bloomer
Example Sentences
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A late bloomer, Pegula has taken the long road.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
A 64-year-old late bloomer who arrived in Bloomington with a cocky press conference and group of James Madison transfers, Cignetti delivered swagger, talent and a gift for navigating college football’s turbulent, transfer-happy economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026
Yet the 29-year-old appears to be a relative late bloomer rather than someone entering the twilight of his career.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025
“He always said it was fine to be a late bloomer if you made it to the flower show,” Pat wrote in her husband’s death notice.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025
Eleanor hoped that Ben was a late bloomer.
From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
