late bloomer
The term "late bloomer" is often used metaphorically to describe individuals who develop skills, talents, or success later than their peers.
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Definition
B2General
(figurative)A person who develops skills or talents later than their peers.
Example
- Despite struggling in his early years, he turned out to be a late bloomer in his career.
B2Physical Development
(figurative)An individual who reaches physical, emotional, or intellectual maturity later than is typical.
Example
- She was a late bloomer, hitting puberty much later than her classmates.
B2Career and Success
(figurative)Someone who achieves success or recognition in a particular field at a later stage in life.
Example
- Many famous artists were late bloomers, gaining fame only in their later years.
B2Horticulture
(literal)A flowering plant that blooms later in the growing season than others.
Example
- This variety of rose is a late bloomer, often flowering in late summer.
Similar
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