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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Ed Meza, Variety, 19 June 2026
Running for 10 years, the fest created a block party in the city’s Zaferia neighborhood that eventually expanded into a full weekend of shows across stages set up at local businesses to host a diverse lineup of veteran and up-and-coming area bands.
—Daniel Kohn, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Almiron has been one of the top players in Major League Soccer for years, carving out a stellar career with Atlanta United, while Enciso is considered an up-and-coming star with French side RC Strasbourg.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Fortune’s series, The Good Life, shows how up-and-coming leaders spend their time and money outside of work.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 June 2026
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Adjective
While film remains a highly competitive field, Jordan’s film sector is providing strong support for many up-and-coming filmmakers, from training to networking and funding via the Jordan Film Academy, the Royal Film Commission, Jordan Film Fund and the Amman Film Festival.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 19 June 2026
Running for 10 years, the fest created a block party in the city’s Zaferia neighborhood that eventually expanded into a full weekend of shows across stages set up at local businesses to host a diverse lineup of veteran and up-and-coming area bands.
—Daniel Kohn, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Almiron has been one of the top players in Major League Soccer for years, carving out a stellar career with Atlanta United, while Enciso is considered an up-and-coming star with French side RC Strasbourg.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Fortune’s series, The Good Life, shows how up-and-coming leaders spend their time and money outside of work.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 June 2026
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“Up-and-coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-and-coming. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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