burgeoning

adjective bur·geon·ing \ ˈbər-jə-niŋ \

|Updated on: 7 Aug 2018

Definition of burgeoning

: growing, expanding, or developing rapidly

a burgeoning market/industry

a burgeoning city

Colorado's burgeoning marijuana industry had struggled under its own astonishing success since legal recreational sales began Jan. 1.
—David Migoya

Recent Examples of burgeoning from the Web

Things weren’t much better for socialists in Europe, where a burgeoning women’s rights movement was also at odds with the push for economic equality.

— olivia campbell, Smithsonian, "The Historical Struggle to Rid Socialism of Sexism," 12 July 2018
The 15,846-square foot home included a spa, swimming pool, elevator, home theater and ocean views, the sort of immaculate space that might appeal to a multimillionaire with a wife, three children and a burgeoning business empire off the court.

— nathan fenno, latimes.com, "LeBron James dropped hints for a year that he would join Lakers," 3 July 2018
The burgeoning presence of Turkish NGOs in the area, particularly Mirasimiz, clearly illustrates Turkey's success in further strengthening its influence and grip among eastern Jerusalem residents.

— yori yalon, Jewish Journal, "Turkey renovates homes and more in Muslim Quarter," 3 July 2018
The contemporary design scene here is a powerfully burgeoning industry, and there’s an incredible amount of talent and diversity that people just don’t see.

— georgia murray, refinery29.com, "Where To Find The Coolest African Designers Online," 28 June 2018
The decision could resonate through Silicon Valley and beyond, as many cities contemplate how to deal with the challenges of housing and transporting the burgeoning workforces of fast-growing tech companies.

— wendy lee, SFChronicle.com, "Google tax to go before voters as tech giant’s hometown puts proposal on ballot," 26 June 2018
Combine the ability to add two players with max contracts this summer to the team's burgeoning group of young players - Kyle Kuzma, Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart - and things are looking a lot different in Los Angeles.

— tim bontemps, chicagotribune.com, "For Jeanie Buss, NBA free agency marks the next step in a resurgence for Lakers," 26 June 2018
The burgeoning esports business just got a well-connected partner: AT&T. The telecom giant has signed on as a partner with the esports operator ESL to sponsor several upcoming mobile video game competitions in North America.

— mike snider, USA TODAY, "AT&T takes partnership play to new arena: esports," 3 June 2018
Pyongyang is now home to a mini-construction boom, as well as a burgeoning middle class and the cafes to serve them.

— Bloomberg.com, "Why Doesn’t North Korea Want to Be More Like Its Neighbors?," 23 May 2018

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