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
Essence, 11 July 2025
After the huge success of North One’s Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story on Disney+, which was hosted by Reeves, budding F1 team Cadillac — who have the world of sport watching after nabbing a coveted 2026 grid spot — wanted to recreate the magic.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
Even with a big-league roster that appears as complete as any in the majors, the Mets also have a budding superstar waiting in the wings.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
For that event, the budding star wore a sleek custom suit by dunhill and was accompanied by the brand's creative director, Mark Weston.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Verb
But their professional respect and budding friendship endured.
—Essence, 11 July 2025
After the huge success of North One’s Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story on Disney+, which was hosted by Reeves, budding F1 team Cadillac — who have the world of sport watching after nabbing a coveted 2026 grid spot — wanted to recreate the magic.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
Even with a big-league roster that appears as complete as any in the majors, the Mets also have a budding superstar waiting in the wings.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
For that event, the budding star wore a sleek custom suit by dunhill and was accompanied by the brand's creative director, Mark Weston.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for budding
Adjective
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The nascent recognition was far from the first time that Birmingham has recognized the continuing impact of Black Sabbath.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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The Incredible Hulk' (2008) Before ultimately being replaced in other movies by Mark Ruffalo, Edward Norton starred as scientist Bruce Banner in this odd duck from the nascent MCU.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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During these conversations, my students expressed views that reaffirmed their initial survey choices, finding that AI wasn’t great for first drafts, but potentially useful in the pre- or post-writing stages of brainstorming and editing.—
Piers Gelly
July 28,
Literary Hub,
28 July 2025
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The statement walks back from the initial 50-day deadline Trump gave Putin on July 14, which would have expired in early September.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
28 July 2025
Verb
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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
Adjective
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With the first two episodes already having so much drama, the rest of the summer is sure to be eventful.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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The project is the first to enlist youth to do this monitoring.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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On one hand, part of their appreciation for warning sirens lies in the noble purpose of preventing harm in the face of incipient natural disasters.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Miss Lonelyhearts—who is actually a man—is an advice columnist receiving letters from people who are impoverished, in despair, and surrounded by an atmosphere of moral depravity and incipient fascism.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
16 July 2025
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“Budding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/budding. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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