late bloomer
Americannoun
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
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
That was one good thing about being a late bloomer.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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