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
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There are also up-and-coming brands that prioritize sustainability and recycling to be discovered.
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Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
This team feels like an up-and-coming version of what the Thunder were two years ago.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Nagano is an up-and-coming wine region with stunning mountain scenery and a peaceful rural lifestyle.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Each year, the Whisky Advocate Buying Guide's expert team samples an array of whiskies, encompassing rare, limited editions, and up-and-coming brands likely to hit store shelves nationwide.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
This team feels like an up-and-coming version of what the Thunder were two years ago.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Nagano is an up-and-coming wine region with stunning mountain scenery and a peaceful rural lifestyle.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Each year, the Whisky Advocate Buying Guide's expert team samples an array of whiskies, encompassing rare, limited editions, and up-and-coming brands likely to hit store shelves nationwide.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Up-and-coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-and-coming. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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