late bloomer
Example Sentences
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Deniz Undav is Germany’s unstoppable late bloomer, who scores more frequently than Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
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
Now retired Morgan was a bit of a late bloomer with the most memorable spell of his career coming with Leicester City, where he won the Premier League title at the age of 32.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2024
Edlefsen was a late bloomer, six years older than Ernest yet still only a teaching assistant.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
