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

up-and-comer

ˌəp-ən(d)-ˈkə-mər 

ˌəp-ᵊm-

noun

Examples of up-and-coming in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Renny Harlin, the Finnish filmmaker who stormed Hollywood in the 1990s with big-budget action blockbusters, has launched Harlin House, a production banner that aims to give a boost to up-and-coming European directors. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2026

Davidson has three first-round picks in the 2027 draft, as well as a long line of up-and-coming forwards and prospects. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

Purrazzo said her advice to someone like Jaye is the same for any up-and-coming female star. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

The slate of titles features award winners like Hamaguchi’s All Of A Sudden, which won Best Actress for its two leads at Cannes, alongside regional box-office hits, debut works by up-and-coming talents and new works by leading auteurs. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for up-and-coming

• overcoming
• unbecoming
• becoming
• forthcoming
• homecoming
• incoming
• oncoming
• shortcoming
• succumbing
• upcoming
• coming
• cumming