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 awards also recognize color work done on music videos, and have spotlighted emerging talent categories dedicated to lower-budget content and up-and-coming colorists.
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Shows from Saya Gray, Erika de Casier, and others followed, as did Pitchfork Avant-Garde, the annual three-day showcase for up-and-coming acts.
—Sarah Moroz, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2025
Here’s how the region became the up-and-coming oil capital of the world.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Balat has erupted in recent years, easily claiming its place as one of Istanbul's most interesting up-and-coming neighborhoods.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
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Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Shows from Saya Gray, Erika de Casier, and others followed, as did Pitchfork Avant-Garde, the annual three-day showcase for up-and-coming acts.
—Sarah Moroz, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2025
Here’s how the region became the up-and-coming oil capital of the world.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Balat has erupted in recent years, easily claiming its place as one of Istanbul's most interesting up-and-coming neighborhoods.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 8 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 15 Nov. 2025.
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