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

up-and-comer

ˌəp-ən(d)-ˈkə-mər 

ˌəp-ᵊm-

noun

Examples of up-and-coming in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The company also intends to internally finance documentary projects and invest in up-and-coming filmmakers with unique story perspectives. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 June 2025

Ares Management has taken a minority stake in the France SailGP team, becoming the latest Wall Street player to invest in an up-and-coming global sports league. —Asli Pelit, New York Times, 18 June 2025

The question looming now is where to place him in the Hollywood hierarchy of up-and-coming stars, which includes a strong U.K. contingent of Josh O’Connor, Harris Dickinson and Joseph Quinn. —Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025

For property managers willing to explore new models, there are so many new and up-and-coming opportunities to carve out a niche for yourself. —Alex Vasquez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for up-and-coming

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