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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
Following a decade of breaking new ground and inspiring a generation of African referees, an appearance on the biggest stage of all – the World Cup – was set to be the high point of his still burgeoning officiating career. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 In addition to its own chips and a burgeoning foundry, Jim likes Intel for its advanced semiconductor packaging business. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 12 Aug. 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
  • But the drought is still hitting home with record-low water levels on the Danube River disrupting grain transport, causing chronically congested terminals and an increasing pileup of crops with nowhere to go.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Our city is not alone in the trend of increasing e-scooter injuries.
    — Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • Summary British handbag brand DeMellier London is thriving by occupying the space left by soaring luxury prices.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • McDonnell was the head of a thriving $125 million company; had a $1 million stockpile of jewelry, antiques, and artwork; and held a number of investment properties, according to her bank loan application.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of thriving
Verb
  • The fashion designer embraced a swimwear-as-outerwear moment in a see-through maxidress that was blooming with florals.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Choose blooming fuchsia for instant color that lasts through October or longer.
    — Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 13 Aug. 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
  • During totality, the temperature could briefly fall by 18 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius) before rising rapidly again once the sun reappears.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Images shared by Russian media outlets from the town of Podolsk showed columns of black smoke rising from the site.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of rising
Verb
  • In fact, its a concoction of 12 notes, created by master perfumer and fragrance expert Jérôme Epinette, capturing a range of blossoming flowers, jammy fruits, earthy woods, and more.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Stepping outside of the episodic nature of the show, these two episodes hone in on a subplot that’s been blossoming since the series opener.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of blossoming
Adjective
  • However, eagle-eyed convention-goers pointed out that there are two paths at the far edge of the land leading toward an area that’s currently undeveloped.
    — Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Candice and her family took seven plane rides to reach this remarkably undeveloped island, which runs for miles through dense tropical foliage.
    — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of undeveloped

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