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

Even Utah has leaped ahead of Winnipeg with tantalizing young up-and-coming talent. — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

In June, Top Fabric, a commercial upholstery supplier that works with hotel groups and interior designers, released new findings on up-and-coming cities in the United States with high growth potential. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

The 21-year-old from the Philippines may be the most popular up-and-coming star in tennis and her success this week has been a huge win for the tournament. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 2 Aug. 2026

McCollum’s show in Bridgeport this week features two up-and-coming country talents, singer/songwriter Kassi Ashton and singer Gabby Barrett. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 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