UP-AND-COMER Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

up-and-comer

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Northrop Grumman's Talon Project is something of a late comer.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
In April 2022, Dréan named his 27-year old comer as CEO.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025

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