up-and-coming
adjective
up-and-com·ing
ˌəp-ən(d)-ˈkə-miŋ 
ˌəp-ᵊm-
: gaining prominence and likely to advance or succeed
an up-and-coming young actor
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Julio Enciso, Paraguay attacking midfielder, 22 Enciso already has 31 appearances for his country despite his age, and is one of the up-and-coming South American stars.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
While Mary Macdonald did achieve her personal best in the 100-meter wheelchair, she was beaten by up-and-coming junior Maddie Wilson from Notre Dame Academy (Worcester) in the 400 meters and the one Mile Wheelchair.
—Hannah Hughes, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Both established and up-and-coming artists perform inside the intimate Living Room Bar & Lounge, and guests have a chance to attend listening sessions and songwriting collaborations in the Sound Room, a small venue hidden behind a wall of speakers.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
For a culture hit, there’s the contemporary Saatchi Gallery in Duke of York Square and the nearby Royal Court theatre, known for championing exciting, up-and-coming playwrights.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
While Mary Macdonald did achieve her personal best in the 100-meter wheelchair, she was beaten by up-and-coming junior Maddie Wilson from Notre Dame Academy (Worcester) in the 400 meters and the one Mile Wheelchair.
—Hannah Hughes, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Both established and up-and-coming artists perform inside the intimate Living Room Bar & Lounge, and guests have a chance to attend listening sessions and songwriting collaborations in the Sound Room, a small venue hidden behind a wall of speakers.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 June 2026
For a culture hit, there’s the contemporary Saatchi Gallery in Duke of York Square and the nearby Royal Court theatre, known for championing exciting, up-and-coming playwrights.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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“Up-and-coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-and-coming. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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