late bloomer
noun
US
: someone who becomes successful, attractive, etc., at a later time in life than other people
She was a late bloomer as a writer.
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Faulkner, an Alaska native, is a late bloomer in the sport.
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Solcyré Burga, TIME, 4 Aug. 2024
Mason Jones, a 6-4 guard and a late bloomer who didn’t play high school ball in Texas until his senior season, signed a two-way deal with the Kings on Dec. 8.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 7 July 2024
The United States, which had never played in the World Cup, is a late bloomer on the international cricket stage.
—John Yoon, New York Times, 7 June 2024
Graf was a late bloomer, as he wasn’t listed as one of the top 200-plus North American skaters ranked by NHL Central Scouting in his draft year.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
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Solcyré Burga, TIME, 4 Aug. 2024
Mason Jones, a 6-4 guard and a late bloomer who didn’t play high school ball in Texas until his senior season, signed a two-way deal with the Kings on Dec. 8.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 7 July 2024
The United States, which had never played in the World Cup, is a late bloomer on the international cricket stage.
—John Yoon, New York Times, 7 June 2024
Graf was a late bloomer, as he wasn’t listed as one of the top 200-plus North American skaters ranked by NHL Central Scouting in his draft year.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Late bloomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/late%20bloomer. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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