bloomer
Example Sentences
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Bohm was a late bloomer in high school, growing so fast that he required elbow surgery between his junior and senior years.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 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 Wissa is a late bloomer rather than someone entering the twilight of his career.
From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025
Miner said he has focused on being patient and letting the process play out on being a late bloomer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2025
Edlefsen was a late bloomer, six years older than Ernest yet still only a teaching assistant.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
