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

up-and-comer

ˌəp-ən(d)-ˈkə-mər

ˌəp-ᵊm-

noun

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On the topic of younger generations and setting an example, O’Sullivan’s advice to the up-and-coming generation of CFOs is simple: Take the risk. —

Jack McCullough, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 The retailer offers a number of scented candles from favorite brands like DS & Durga, Diptyque, and Troye Sivan's Tsu Lang Yor along with smaller and up-and-coming brands. —

Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 Mitchell is excited about the possibilities ahead of him, both as an up-and-coming content creator and just as a regular person experiencing something rare and wonderful. —

Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024 In 2019, several up-and-coming Chinese AI firms were added to the entity list, meaning that US firms, including chipmakers like Nvidia, would be required to get a special license to do business with them. —

Will Knight, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for up-and-coming