What is another word for green shoots?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈiːn ʃˈuːts] (IPA) 
The phrase "green shoots" is often used to indicate signs of growth or improvement after a period of decline. There are a variety of synonyms that can be used in place of this phrase to convey a similar meaning, including "signs of life," "emerging growth," "promising developments," "hopeful signs," and "new beginnings." Other options might include "revival," "renewal," "recovery," or "upturn." Each of these synonyms carries a slightly different connotation, but all suggest that after a difficult time, there are indications of positive change that offer hope for the future.
