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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The company also intends to internally finance documentary projects and invest in up-and-coming filmmakers with unique story perspectives.
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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
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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
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“Up-and-coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-and-coming. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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