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.

Examples of late bloomer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Wilson writes about being a late bloomer who lost her virginity at 35 and had her first orgasm (alone) at age 39. —

Alexandra Alter, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for late bloomer

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