as in nascent
beginning to come into existence
the budding romance between the coworkers was the talk of the office
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Recent Examples of budding
Emily Weaver, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The signing that caught most baseball folks off guard last week was the Padres locking up their 21-year-old budding superstar center fielder Jackson Merrill for nine years, $135 million.
—Bill Madden, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
Its budding sweetness promises both a gorgeous glow and a more joyful makeup routine.
—María Munsuri, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
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'No Ordinary Love' by Myah Ariel
Ella has the life most budding pop stars can only dream of, but she’s grown tired of her producer husband’s infidelities and has decided to divorce him.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Throughout its nearly seven-year run, The Conners took fans on an emotional rollercoaster, filled with both happy and sad tears, as the family navigated death, budding romances, parenthood, marital issues and financial hardships.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The signing that caught most baseball folks off guard last week was the Padres locking up their 21-year-old budding superstar center fielder Jackson Merrill for nine years, $135 million.
—Bill Madden, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2025
Its budding sweetness promises both a gorgeous glow and a more joyful makeup routine.
—María Munsuri, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
Here’s Who the Beach Read Queen Considers Her Inspirations (Exclusive)
03 of 10
'No Ordinary Love' by Myah Ariel
Ella has the life most budding pop stars can only dream of, but she’s grown tired of her producer husband’s infidelities and has decided to divorce him.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for budding
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As retail media continues to evolve from a nascent opportunity to a core profit center, these benchmarks provide a roadmap for retailers seeking to maximize revenue without compromising user experience.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Inflation eased to a four-year low in April as the nascent impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs were offset by their cost-dampening effects in a slowing economy.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Biden's attorney jumped in to clarify that Hur's team had asked a speculative question that did not reflect Biden's initial answer.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Even in the conference finals against the Miami Heat two seasons ago, Boston won three games in a row to make up for their initial collapse.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Investor interest in India rose steadily last year thanks to the country’s growing economy , burgeoning population and impressive stock market rally .—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
2 Jan. 2025
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Celine, a burgeoning star with Lebanon’s national team, became a symbol of the war’s destruction.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Slaw Dog took home first place Slaw Dog took home first place.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Neither was the British version of The Office, which launched in 2001, though that was among the first television series to run with it.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Abrego Garcia’s case was a human tragedy and an incipient constitutional crisis.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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And an administrative error by the Trump team in its aggressive program to deport undocumented migrants has turned into an incipient constitutional crisis.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Budding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budding. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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