late bloomer

American  

noun

1. a person whose talents or capabilities are slow to develop.

   A late bloomer, she wrote her first novel when she was almost 50.

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Example Sentences

Merrill Kelly, 37, SP, 2.9, 15.8: A late bloomer who became a stalwart starter for the Diamondbacks for years, Kelly might be restricted to a two-year deal because of his age.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet the 29-year-old appears to be a relative late bloomer rather than someone entering the twilight of his career.

From BBC

Yet Wissa is a late bloomer rather than someone entering the twilight of his career.

From BBC

Davis, 40, is a self-described late bloomer in the skincare industry.

From Los Angeles Times

Toney has, however, been a bit of a late bloomer.

From BBC