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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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.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch Johnny Carson poke fun at everyone, identify and support up-and-coming comics, entertain with clever and timeless skits, bring on musical guests and tell jokes.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
What’s also developed is the athlete’s role as a trusted mentor to up-and-coming track stars.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
His advice for up-and-coming artists?
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch Johnny Carson poke fun at everyone, identify and support up-and-coming comics, entertain with clever and timeless skits, bring on musical guests and tell jokes.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
What’s also developed is the athlete’s role as a trusted mentor to up-and-coming track stars.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
His advice for up-and-coming artists?
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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