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up-and-coming

[ uhp-uh n-kuhm-ing ]
/ ˈʌp ənˈkʌm ɪŋ /
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adjective

likely to succeed; bright and industrious: an up-and-coming young executive.

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RELATED WORDS

catalyst, doer, dynamo, entrepreneur, generator, go-getter, heavyweight, leader, player, presence, producer, upstart, VIP, whip, achiever, affluential, mover, pathfinder, trailblazer

Nearby words

up to par, up yours, up-, up-anchor, up-and-comer, up-and-coming, up-and-down, up-and-over, up-and-under, up-bow, up-close

Origin of up-and-coming

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Related forms

up-and-com·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for up-and-comer (1 of 2)

up-and-comer

noun

informal someone who shows promise in a particular field and appears likely to be successful

British Dictionary definitions for up-and-comer (2 of 2)

up-and-coming

adjective

promising continued or future success; enterprising
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