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 Devils, at least, have some up-and-coming options like Seamus Casey.
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The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
There are millions of boxing fans that will now be able to watch competitive fights with up-and-coming boxers as well as the biggest stars in the sport.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
The combination of heritage brands and up-and-coming designers made London Fashion Week a destination for fresh denim concepts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Amid struggles, like many of his up-and-coming peers, Hart maintains big ambitions.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
There are millions of boxing fans that will now be able to watch competitive fights with up-and-coming boxers as well as the biggest stars in the sport.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
The combination of heritage brands and up-and-coming designers made London Fashion Week a destination for fresh denim concepts.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Amid struggles, like many of his up-and-coming peers, Hart maintains big ambitions.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2025.
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