up-and-coming

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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

up-and-comer

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noun

: comer sense 2

Examples of up-and-coming in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Then actual offer sheets were tendered, first to Barrett Hayton, then to Leo Carlsson, and the latter has the potential to change the salary landscape for up-and-coming stars. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Instead, the prolific, up-and-coming filmmaker luxuriates in dances under the moonlight, fiery rituals and glimpses of memory, conceived with an ethereal quality in collaboration with cinematographer Eily Sprungman. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 July 2026

To stay on top of up-and-coming products, many teachers join online special education forums and follow educational toy and supply companies on social media. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Johnson’s mother carried a large poster board cutout with a photo of her daughter, who was an up-and-coming social media star. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

up-and-coming + -er

First Known Use

Adjective

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for up-and-coming

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