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burgeoning

adjective/ˈbɜrdʒənɪŋ/

beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing

The burgeoning tech industry is attracting a lot of young talent eager to innovate.

thrivingexpandingblossoming
word origin — From the verb 'burgeon', which originates from the Middle English 'burgeon', meaning 'to bud or sprout', probably from Old French 'bourgeon' meaning 'a bud'.