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adjective

Definition of burgeoningnext
as in flourishing

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verb

variants also bourgeoning
present participle of burgeon
1
as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number the trout population in the stream is burgeoning now that the water is clean

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2
as in thriving
to grow vigorously the spring flowers burgeoned once the warm weather set in for good

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3
as in blooming
to produce flowers chrysanthemums usually burgeon in early fall

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Recent Examples of burgeoning
Adjective
Only about 150 people in Kentucky have been tested because the federal government was slow to react to the burgeoning crises. — Joseph Gerth, The Courier-Journal, 14 Mar. 2020 Ebbers was born in Canada and operated a hotel chain in Mississippi before getting involved in the burgeoning long-distance phone business in the early 1980s. — Timothy B. Lee, Ars Technica, 3 Feb. 2020
Verb
Griffin did get recognized as one of the top burgeoning talents in the league, as he was chosen second-team All-SEC last week. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 29 July 2026 For European software giant SAP, this has translated into burgeoning interest in its business AI propositions. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for burgeoning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgeoning
  1. flourishing
  2. increasing
  3. thriving
  4. blooming
  5. flowering
  6. rising
  7. blossoming
  8. undeveloped
Adjective
  • This holistic approach addresses what's failing in current, disjointed systems and fosters more flourishing futures, including for leaders themselves.
    — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Developed from the earlier Light School framework within Virtual World Society, Luminara examines how immersive technology, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, creativity, and experiential learning may work together to support human flourishing and social connection.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Definition of flourishing
Verb
  • Instead, pick three to five movements that match your fitness level and focus on performing each with good form before increasing the difficulty.
    — RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 29 July 2026
  • Across much of the world, increasing longevity combined with decades of declining birth rates is fundamentally changing the composition of the labor force.
    — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • After years trying to secure a roster spot, Loftin is getting an extended look with the club — and is thriving.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • So which state is thriving and topped the ranking and which one is in need of growth.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 29, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of thriving
Verb
  • For a blooming vine, try the bleeding heart vine, Clerodendrum thomsoniae, with its white and red flowers.
    — Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Riverkeeper Foundation has been working to keep spider lilies blooming in the Catawba River.
    — John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of blooming
Adjective
  • When taking cuttings for propagation, Gifford recommends selecting a healthy, non-flowering stem and cutting it just below a node.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026
  • This applies to both flowering plants and non-flowering plants, like ferns.
    — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
Definition of flowering
Verb
  • After the match, Brock Lesnar Oba Femi destroyed Brock Lesnar in their first encounter, which made an already rising Oba Femi into an overnight sensation.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Farmers facing restrictions on irrigating their crops are warning of smaller fruit harvests and rising prices this season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of rising
Verb
  • Some rookies — Christian Wilkins, Robert Hunt and Patrick Paul — benefitted from slow cooking, blossoming in time.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • And like 2025, the A’s find themselves well outside the playoff picture despite entering the season with the expectations to contend for the postseason with their talented roster littered with blossoming and accomplished sluggers.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of blossoming
Adjective
  • The Threat Of Humans While the sea turtle nests on nearby undeveloped barrier islands face threats from predators such as wild boars, coyotes, or raccoons, the nests on Tybee face unique challenges due to the high volume of visitors and locals.
    — Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • Until the zoo was built, the former World War II-era blimp base had remained largely undeveloped.
    — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of undeveloped

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