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budding

British  
/ ˈbʌdɪŋ /

adjective

  1. at an early stage of development but showing promise or potential

    a budding genius
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
budding Scientific  
/ bŭd′ĭng /

  1. A form of asexual reproduction in living organisms in which new individuals form from outgrowths (buds) on the bodies of mature organisms. These outgrowths grow by means of mitotic cell division. Many simple multicellular animals such as hydras and unicellular organisms such as yeasts reproduce by budding.

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It is suitable for young operaphiles-in-training and budding sopranos and directors alike.

From The Wall Street Journal

She knew he was keeping their budding romance a secret from his parents.

From Literature

David, the budding mogul, is not only backed by father Larry’s Oracle wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal

When his parents went looking for a space where their budding phenom might have the chance to grow into a larger loop, they settled on the Pettit.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Your success will bring me greater joy. Going by your last report, we have a budding doctor in the family! Or lawyer! Isn’t it, Aku?”

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