up-and-coming

[uhp-uh n-kuhm-ing]

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adjective

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

Origin of up-and-coming

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Related formsup-and-com·er, noun

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Related Words for up-and-comer

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

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Contemporary Examples of up-and-comer

Besides, who knows what up-and-comer they may discover on the road?
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British Dictionary definitions for up-and-comer

up-and-comer

noun

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

up-and-coming

adjective

promising continued or future success; enterprising

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