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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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 With the region’s comparatively lower land prices, both up-and-coming and iconic winemakers have taken root, making exceptional bottles in a broad range of styles and prices. —

Erica Duecy, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 TikTok’s algorithm often helps level the playing field, allowing up-and-coming creators and brands to reach millions without hefty advertising budgets. —

Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024 The appointments and nominations have created a political domino scenario in Florida, giving some of the state’s up-and-coming political figures chances to move up in the state’s ranks. —

Julia Manchester, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for up-and-coming