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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Most of these brands are still relatively up-and-coming in South Korea, and in bringing them Stateside in one fell swoop, Ulta looks to be a first-mover in the fast-growing Korean hair care category.
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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
Francisco works odd jobs around Manila, and also works as a sparring partner for up-and-coming Filipino boxers.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The building was constructed in the 1950s as a shopping mall for wealthy Venezuelans, in a country whose economy was booming thanks to its up-and-coming oil industry.
—Manuel Rueda, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
The team was always clear that the cast needed to be mostly up-and-coming talent, many of whom have been plucked from the growing world of social media comedy.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
Francisco works odd jobs around Manila, and also works as a sparring partner for up-and-coming Filipino boxers.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The building was constructed in the 1950s as a shopping mall for wealthy Venezuelans, in a country whose economy was booming thanks to its up-and-coming oil industry.
—Manuel Rueda, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
The team was always clear that the cast needed to be mostly up-and-coming talent, many of whom have been plucked from the growing world of social media comedy.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Up-and-coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-and-coming. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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