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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
His faith becomes tested by his burgeoning relationship with Lilith (Skye Alyssa Friedman), a classmate who takes every opportunity to thumb her nose at the confines of religion. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 July 2026 That is helped by Morocco’s burgeoning fierce football culture. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 2 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
  • Getty Images Major air-conditioning makers such as Japan’s Daikin are also trimming costs by increasing the use of aluminum.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Thanks to the design, all three elements are evenly separated upon exiting the barrel, improving firing accuracy and substantially increasing the probability of hitting small targets, reported TASS.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Definition of increasing
Verb
  • Senior security leader Kourtney Hayes, a trailblazer in cybersecurity, shares her strategies for thriving in tech.
    — Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Handley says that birds love insects, which are also a sign of a healthy, thriving garden.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
Definition of thriving
Verb
  • Coneflowers are long-blooming perennials, excellent for gardens and growing along borders.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
  • The key is choosing varieties that germinate quickly, thrive in warmth, and don't require a long blooming season to put on a show.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
Definition of blooming
Adjective
  • This applies to both flowering plants and non-flowering plants, like ferns.
    — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 8 June 2026
  • These non-flowering, rootless plants have stems and leaves and reproduce through spores.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of flowering
Verb
  • But the number started rising about a decade ago, with a particularly notable spike in 2018 and 2019.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • But interest in the nascent field is rising as companies notch up milestones, such as enabling people with degenerative conditions including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to type or play video games using brain signals.
    — Elaine Yu, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of rising
Verb
  • Then, Gilgeous-Alexander remained years away from blossoming into one of the league’s best scorers.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • By every metric, Blubaugh is blossoming into an almost indispensable piece of the Astros’ attempt to stay afloat in the American League playoff hunt.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of blossoming
Adjective
  • Thai fishermen face soaring diesel prices, ironically above vast, undeveloped natural gas and oil reserves in the Gulf of Thailand.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Cedar Point Environmental Park is an undeveloped, 115-acre preserve with 3 miles of trails.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Definition of undeveloped

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