up-and-coming

adjective

up-and-com·​ing ˌəp-ən(d)-ˈkə-miŋ How to pronounce up-and-coming (audio)
ˌəp-ᵊm-
: gaining prominence and likely to advance or succeed
an up-and-coming young actor
up-and-comer noun

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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 See All Example Sentences for up-and-coming

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of up-and-coming was in 1926

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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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