How to Use up-and-coming in a Sentence

up-and-coming

adjective

• The role seems to agree with the up-and-coming forward.
  — Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
• The up-and-coming athlete was 25 at the time of her death.
  — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 16 Nov. 2023
• All that was left to do was snag one of the hottest up-and-coming rappers as the new face of the brand.
  — Ebony Williams, ajc, 23 Feb. 2023
• Williams is an up-and-coming big who could fare well with the Lakers.
  — Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
• But 40 years in, up-and-coming groups remain the show’s bread and butter.
  — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2023
• As a team, Walsh rushed for 485 yards behind an up-and-coming line.
  — Matt Goul, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2023
• But that shouldn’t come at up-and-coming artists’ expense.
  — Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2023
• Here, a look at the young, up-and-coming models who get it from their mamas.
  — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2023
• The space, which can hold 200 people, hosts up-and-coming artists of all genres.
  — Carley Thornell, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2025
• This team feels like an up-and-coming version of what the Thunder were two years ago.
  — David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
• It’s nestled in Nuñez, an up-and-coming area with much to offer.
  — Harrison Pierce, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2024
• The year was 2014, the heyday of the Nigerian prince email scam, and the up-and-coming attorney was no fool.
  — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
• And there’s no guarantee that up-and-coming variants will play by the rules we’re used to.
  — Byerin Prater, Fortune Well, 29 Aug. 2023
• Yes, the Emirates are up-and-coming and a happening place.
  — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 14 Dec. 2023
• The area is home to over 130 wineries — from big names to many up-and-coming businesses.
  — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2023
• Although the lineup has yet to be revealed, fans can expect A-list stars and the best up-and-coming acts to be on the bill.
  — Holly Alvarado, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2024
• It's since evolved to highlight Portland's up-and-coming artists.
  — Meira Gebel, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024
• Shochu has been an ‘up-and-coming spirit’ in North America for close to a decade.
  — Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
• The 24-year-old wing could benefit from a fresh start on an up-and-coming Dallas team.
  — Jjfrederick, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2025
• The film also starred up-and-coming stars like Lauryn Hill, Ubach, and Hewitt.
  — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 5 June 2024
• The gallery hosted works by up-and-coming artists to which the clothes complemented the artwork.
  — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
• Focusing on both the greats and the best of up-and-coming artists, Noise Pop supports the broad scope of the impactful culture of the Bay Area.
  — Rose Eden, SPIN, 6 Mar. 2024
• With an open bar and performances from up-and-coming artists, the event is open to all ages, though only those 21 and up can drink.
  — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025
• So, what can be done to change the mindset of this up-and-coming generation?
  — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 May 2024
• So, what can be done to change the mindset of this up-and-coming generation?
  — Sarah Scott, Parents, 14 June 2024
• Heading into his first year with Washington, Samuel has a chance to help get the young up-and-coming team over the hump.
  — Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
• That is, a free show, in the park, during the day, featuring talented up-and-coming acts.
  — Rolling Stone, 29 June 2024
• The up-and-coming star adds that her family and friends can't believe what's going on.
  — Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
• The liveliest glimpses of life seemed wedged between the old, unreconstructed city and the shinier, up-and-coming version.
  — John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
• Her argyle sweater is an up-and-coming trend that Demi Moore also wore this winter.
  — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026