late 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

For the most part, I'd been a late bloomer.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi