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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Along with Hannah Meloche, Ellie Thumann, and yes, even an up-and-coming Emma Chamberlain, McKeen and those in her orbit were redefining content creation.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Could the Texas Rangers try to get ahead of things with up-and-coming starter Jack Leiter?
—Staff Writter, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
The women were both up-and-coming actresses in 2018 when they were cast in the edgy teen drama, which provided a launch pad for both to became major stars.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
The not-for-profit food hall was recently nominated as one of the nation’s best for its delicious eats and role as a small business incubator for up-and-coming food entrepreneurs, CharlotteFive previously reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Could the Texas Rangers try to get ahead of things with up-and-coming starter Jack Leiter?
—Staff Writter, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
The women were both up-and-coming actresses in 2018 when they were cast in the edgy teen drama, which provided a launch pad for both to became major stars.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
The not-for-profit food hall was recently nominated as one of the nation’s best for its delicious eats and role as a small business incubator for up-and-coming food entrepreneurs, CharlotteFive previously reported.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Up-and-coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-and-coming. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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