late-blooming

American  

[leyt-bloo-ming] / ˈleɪtˈblu mɪŋ /

adjective

1. of or characteristic of a late bloomer.

   late-blooming brilliance.

2. late in coming about or showing full development.

   the country's late-blooming interest in soccer.

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Etymology

Origin of late-blooming

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Ms. Touzani, whose previous films included 2019’s “Adam” and 2022’s “The Blue Caftan,” has made a film of simple, light appeal, relying heavily on her star’s late-blooming impishness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

The Cubs also signed two intriguing free-agent arms, late-blooming starter Colin Rea and longtime Minnesota Twins left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

With US Open semi-finalist Draper not included, the late-blooming Billy Harris was handed a Davis Cup debut in the second match of the tie, knowing he could secure victory for Britain.

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024

Helen Marcus, a late-blooming photographer whose evocative black-and-white portraits of literary figures and film and television personalities graced book jackets and magazine covers for decades, died on Oct.

From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2023

Pink and white petals from late-blooming cherry trees would occasionally float down onto the board, and some would gently land on his head.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady