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budding

British  
/ ˈbʌdɪŋ /

adjective

  1. at an early stage of development but showing promise or potential

    a budding genius
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budding Scientific  
/ bŭd′ĭng /

  1. A form of asexual reproduction in living organisms in which new individuals form from outgrowths (buds) on the bodies of mature organisms. These outgrowths grow by means of mitotic cell division. Many simple multicellular animals such as hydras and unicellular organisms such as yeasts reproduce by budding.

Example Sentences

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“We just lucked out,” he said about the budding star.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

After Scotty’s death, Ledger became a staple in Diem’s life, and the budding romance with Kenna tangles everyone into a gnarled knot of low-stakes deception and drama.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

The “Gunpowder and Lead” singer hit the singing competition’s stage for the show’s “Iconic Women”-themed night, showcasing her singing before offering advice to the budding pop stars.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

To build their system, the researchers used the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, an organism widely used both in brewing and scientific research.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

Since I wasn’t able to spend it in the Archives, I spent some time nurturing my budding reputation.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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