Answer: budding

AnswerCrossword Clue
BUDDINGLikely to succeed, as a starlet
budding(of a plant) Having or developing buds
budding(of a part of the body) Becoming larger as part of the process of normal growth
buddinga type of asexual reproduction
buddingJust beginning and showing promising signs of continuing
budding(of a person) Beginning and showing signs of promise in a particular career or field