up-and-coming

[uhp-uhn-kuhm-ing]

adjective

1. likely to succeed; bright and industrious.

   an up-and-coming young executive.

up-and-coming

adjective

1. promising continued or future success; enterprising

Other Word Forms

• up-and-comer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of up-and-coming¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

It’s the same at the Venice Fest, which has partnered with local music company Breaking Sound to create an impressive lineup of up-and-coming artists across three stages.

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Alex said his band was aiming to perform on the Introducing stage, which platforms up-and-coming talent.

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VantageScore found a supporter in a then up-and-coming senator, Tim Scott, a Republican who is now chair of the Senate Banking Committee.

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The Kelce brothers drank loads of Garage Beer before they became the largest investor in the up-and-coming beer brand.

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Commentators have been speculating about who would be the right fit for the show and whether it should be a well-established presenter or an up-and-coming star.

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Related Words

• promising