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Recent Examples of comer
Northrop Grumman's Talon Project is something of a late comer.
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New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
In April 2022, Dréan named his 27-year old comer as CEO.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Onlookers said in a story published Sunday by the Orlando Sentinel that Amesty, a 30-year-old former Florida state representative, seemingly leveraged her status as a politically connected up-and-comer to help her game the justice system.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Kim Ji-hoon is an up and comer.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
In April 2022, Dréan named his 27-year old comer as CEO.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Onlookers said in a story published Sunday by the Orlando Sentinel that Amesty, a 30-year-old former Florida state representative, seemingly leveraged her status as a politically connected up-and-comer to help her game the justice system.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Kim Ji-hoon is an up and comer.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comer
Noun
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And then there’s a number of smaller upstarts such as LMNT and Unwell Hydration from podcaster Alex Cooper.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Last summer, during a show at Pier 17, overlooking the East River, Langley played the part of the humble upstart.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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An early achiever academically, Noor finished high school at 16.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Among history’s Polish names of leaders and achievers, Madame Marie Curie, the Polish-French physicist and chemist, is a clear favorite from my classroom history days.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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In 1952, backed by little more than his reputation as a war hero and a fortune staked by his parvenu father, 35-year-old John F. Kennedy swiped a Senate seat from Republican Henry Cabot Lodge, himself a wealthy combat veteran.—
Kevin Mahnken,
The New Republic,
1 Sep. 2020
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Raveendran, at least on paper, assumes his place among those parvenus thanks to his effort in internet education.—
Saritha Rai,
Fortune,
29 July 2019
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If this unfolds unchecked, a world ruled by superb machine doers could drain life of meaning, beginning with pride in our work.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even the most avid cleaner and ardent chore doer may not think to wash the drapes.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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And yet, the digital arrivistes could only gain so much traction with a broader customer base and needed a boost from tie-ins with old-school counterparts.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Certainly there’s a long and distinguished tradition of associating Jewish arrivistes with entrepreneurialism, avarice, and clannishness.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
24 Nov. 2025
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Jane Fonda and Julia Louis-Dreyfus both embraced powerhouse glamour in black sequined gowns with sleeves and high necklines.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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America has the population, resources and growing soccer culture necessary to someday become a global powerhouse.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Columbus is a melting pot of enterprisers, its residents a blend of locals, transplants and newbies drawn by business and academia.—
Wendy Pramik,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2018
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“Comer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comer. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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