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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As a result, audiences get a closer look at how plays develop, and both veteran and up-and-coming playwrights have an opportunity to further their work.
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Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
King can join the other side of the Yankee-Red Sox rivalry, and pitch in a prominent role on an up-and-coming Boston team.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Simone Ashley embraced elegant autumnal dressing while in New York City on Tuesday with a pair of suede pumps from up-and-coming label Jude and warm pieces from Chloé.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
In addition to being the two biggest up-and-coming stars in the sport, both Shane and Ilya face ample outside pressures.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025
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Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
King can join the other side of the Yankee-Red Sox rivalry, and pitch in a prominent role on an up-and-coming Boston team.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
Simone Ashley embraced elegant autumnal dressing while in New York City on Tuesday with a pair of suede pumps from up-and-coming label Jude and warm pieces from Chloé.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
In addition to being the two biggest up-and-coming stars in the sport, both Shane and Ilya face ample outside pressures.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for up-and-coming
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“Up-and-coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-and-coming. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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