: being in an early stage of development
budding novelists
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her budding career as a lawyer
the budding romance between the coworkers was the talk of the office
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But their professional respect and budding friendship endured.
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Essence, 11 July 2025
After the huge success of North One’s Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story on Disney+, which was hosted by Reeves, budding F1 team Cadillac — who have the world of sport watching after nabbing a coveted 2026 grid spot — wanted to recreate the magic.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
Even with a big-league roster that appears as complete as any in the majors, the Mets also have a budding superstar waiting in the wings.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
For that event, the budding star wore a sleek custom suit by dunhill and was accompanied by the brand's creative director, Mark Weston.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Essence, 11 July 2025
After the huge success of North One’s Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story on Disney+, which was hosted by Reeves, budding F1 team Cadillac — who have the world of sport watching after nabbing a coveted 2026 grid spot — wanted to recreate the magic.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
Even with a big-league roster that appears as complete as any in the majors, the Mets also have a budding superstar waiting in the wings.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
For that event, the budding star wore a sleek custom suit by dunhill and was accompanied by the brand's creative director, Mark Weston.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for budding
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“Budding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/budding. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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