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 up-and-coming team also boasts the second-best record in the NFC behind the Detroit Lions. —

Vincent Frank, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Starland District Close to the Historic District but not in look or feel, the Starland District is Savannah’s up-and-coming neighborhood where art, diversity, and a thriving food scene come together in a 35-block radius. —

Karen Norian, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile in Nashville, Justin Roddick is still trying to snag a grant for his company, Concert Investor, which produces tours for up-and-coming musicians. —

Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024 There are the ultra-famous grandparents like the late Debbie Reynolds, who was the mother of late actor Carrie Fisher and the grandmother to up-and-coming star Billie Lourd. —

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