BUDDING Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈbə-diŋ

Definition of budding

as in nascent

beginning to come into existence the budding romance between the coworkers was the talk of the office

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verb

present participle of bud

as in blossoming

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Recent Examples of budding

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He was traded to Washington in a blockbuster deal that sent budding star Juan Soto to the Padres. — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 The service Being hired at the Four Seasons is almost a rite of passage for budding Jordanian hoteliers who see this prestigious assignment as a stepping stone to some of the world’s other leading hotels. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Below him, there’s some budding depth from Emmitt Finnie and some veteran help from Andrew Copp. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 June 2026 Free agent signee Ehlers has complemented resident offensive leaders Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov and budding star Seth Jarvis well. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for budding

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The first meandering rivers and floodplains developed as tree roots stabilized soil and prevented its erosion, while at the same time locking away vast amounts of atmospheric carbon into the nascent soils.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
And there will always be gay kids coming to terms with their nascent sexuality — like Clive’s 16-year-old son George (Jackson Connor), whose interactions with Leo draw his father’s suspicion and ire.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of nascent

Verb

Now the extraordinary, blossoming Matisse faces in the direction of the original site for which it was designed, like a living memory.

— George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
The Angels also would prefer not to replace Soriano from a blossoming corps of young arms.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of blossoming

Adjective

The chain’s restaurants were leased back to it under a 25-year master lease, which included 2% annual escalators, extending until the early 2040s, according to the initial deal terms.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
In keeping with the brand’s spirit of generosity, the initial stock of Bali gin and Scotch whisky, beer, soft beverages such as jamu, and locally made artisanal snacks such as Krakakoa Chocolate is gratis.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

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What in the zeitgeist lends itself to this burgeoning fascination with ghosts and the afterlife?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Criticizing the effective altruism community, which many AI safety groups have connections to, is another burgeoning White House tactic.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of burgeoning

Adjective

The Ordinary also staked out its first flagship, of 170 square feet, in Paris’ Marais district after a successful pop-up drew lines outside the door.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Shakira Live From Madrid will be the pop star’s first full concert to air live; she’s been touring for over a year and made a few changes to the setlist to add some World Cup and Zootopia flair.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of first

Verb

On the other hand, mums with tightly closed blooms may take weeks to reach their flowering peak, which will give you the biggest bang for your buck.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2026
Despite its name, only the flowering tuft of red oat grass is actually red.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of flowering

Verb

The body-contouring gown was transparent from its high neck to its hem, with long sleeves and intricately worked floral embroidery blooming over the bust, navel, hips, and thighs.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
Blooming uses up a lot of the plant’s energy, and afterward the orchid needs a period of rest to recover for the next blooming cycle.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026

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