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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Miami also has several up-and-coming defensive ends who are poised to take on bigger roles.
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
That qualifies as a bold move in an era when legendary and up-and-coming artists alike often hesitate to perform even one or two songs from their latest albums — the better to avoid an exodus of attendees making a beeline for refreshments, restrooms or the merch booths.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Typically held in early-to-mid July, the two-day festival featured a mix of local acts, up-and-coming national artists and established stars.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Music zines often had the same format, columns from semi-famous punks, interviews with up-and-coming bands, record reviews, and, always shunted to the back, zine reviews.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
That qualifies as a bold move in an era when legendary and up-and-coming artists alike often hesitate to perform even one or two songs from their latest albums — the better to avoid an exodus of attendees making a beeline for refreshments, restrooms or the merch booths.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Typically held in early-to-mid July, the two-day festival featured a mix of local acts, up-and-coming national artists and established stars.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Music zines often had the same format, columns from semi-famous punks, interviews with up-and-coming bands, record reviews, and, always shunted to the back, zine reviews.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Up-and-coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-and-coming. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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