up-and-coming

[ uhp-uhn-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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Origin of up-and-coming

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

OTHER WORDS FROM up-and-coming

up-and-comer, noun

Words nearby up-and-coming

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How to use up-and-coming in a sentence

As an example of good science-and-society policymaking, the history of fluoride may be more of a cautionary tale.
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“I think for trans men who are dating every time they hook up they have another coming out,” Sandler said.
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In that photo, Merabet has a big smile that spreads across his whole face and lights up his eyes.
The Muslim Cop Killed by Terrorists|Michael Daly|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
As this list shows, punishments typically run to a short-ish jail sentence and/or a moderately hefty fine.
In Defense of Blasphemy|Michael Tomasky|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST

We won't find out this season, though it comes up occasionally.
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What need to look to right or left when you are swallowing up free mile after mile of dizzying road?
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
Most of the men leaped up, caught hold of spears or knives, and rushed out.
The Giant of the North|R.M. Ballantyne
Davy looked around and saw an old man coming toward them across the lawn.
Davy and The Goblin|Charles E. Carryl
Some weeks after, the creditor chanced to be in Boston, and in walking up Tremont street, encountered his enterprising friend.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
In less than ten minutes, the bivouac was broken up, and our little army on the march.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. CCCXXXIX. January, 1844. Vol. LV.|Various

British Dictionary definitions for up-and-coming

up-and-coming

adjective

promising continued or future success; enterprising

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