late bloomer

noun

: 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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Elf follows the coming-of-age tale of late bloomer Buddy the Elf (Will Ferrell), who comes to New York City from the North Pole at Christmastime to meet his real father. —

Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 The righty is a late bloomer, a former third-base prospect who converted to pitcher in 2021 and debuted at age 28 in 2023. —

Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 6 Aug. 2024 Everyone above him on that list is in the 3,000-strikeout club except Dazzy Vance, a late bloomer who won seven strikeout titles and wound up in the Hall of Fame. —

Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024 One thought on Geno Smith and every position group Always a late bloomer, Montez Sweat is living up to his star potential with the Chicago Bears Is Keeanu Benton the Steelers' next breakout star? —

New York Times, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for late bloomer