bloomer

Example Sentences

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Not taking an acting class until his senior year of college, Ford once described himself as a "late bloomer," but unlike some artists of his generation, he continues to be allowed to grow.

From Salon

The ! was a bit of a late bloomer — sprouting up from the period, which along with the comma, colon and question mark had been around for hundreds of years.

From Washington Post

Giordano is the first to admit he was a “late bloomer” in an elite hockey system with little room for slow growth.

From Seattle Times

But Dr. Güllich believes late bloomers probably experience less stress and burnout than single-sport young superstars and gain a greater ability to learn and progress physically by training in a variety of sports.

From New York Times

The 27-year-old late bloomer who found his form with the Panthers is a pending free agent the Kraken can sign to a new contract.

From Fox News