: being in an early stage of development
budding novelists
Examples of budding in a Sentence
her budding career as a lawyer
the budding romance between the coworkers was the talk of the office
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Its budding sweetness promises both a gorgeous glow and a more joyful makeup routine.
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María Munsuri, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
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Ella has the life most budding pop stars can only dream of, but she’s grown tired of her producer husband’s infidelities and has decided to divorce him.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Washington and Beijing have descended into a budding trade war that currently sees China subjected to 145-percent tariffs on its exports to the U.S.—with some exceptions—,while U.S. products sent to China face a 125-percent tax.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
This time of year is synonymous with budding flowers, but peak blooms vary throughout the country.
—Emma Veidt, Outside Online, 14 Apr. 2025
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María Munsuri, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
Here’s Who the Beach Read Queen Considers Her Inspirations (Exclusive)
03 of 10
'No Ordinary Love' by Myah Ariel
Ella has the life most budding pop stars can only dream of, but she’s grown tired of her producer husband’s infidelities and has decided to divorce him.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Washington and Beijing have descended into a budding trade war that currently sees China subjected to 145-percent tariffs on its exports to the U.S.—with some exceptions—,while U.S. products sent to China face a 125-percent tax.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
This time of year is synonymous with budding flowers, but peak blooms vary throughout the country.
—Emma Veidt, Outside Online, 14 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 2025.
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