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
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That’s one way for voters to show their values, but also a strange hijacking of an award that ought to recognize the most talented up-and-coming directors.
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
Most recently, Portland defeated the Brooklyn Nets 121-102 behind 25 points, four rebounds, and five assists from up-and-coming guard Shaedon Sharpe, as well as 23 points and eight rebounds from Dalano Banton.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
The Underrated tour offers a platform for up-and-coming junior golfers from across Europe.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The actress currently works with stylist Dara, who also dresses TikToker and up-and-coming pop star Addison Rae.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
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Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
Most recently, Portland defeated the Brooklyn Nets 121-102 behind 25 points, four rebounds, and five assists from up-and-coming guard Shaedon Sharpe, as well as 23 points and eight rebounds from Dalano Banton.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
The Underrated tour offers a platform for up-and-coming junior golfers from across Europe.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 28 Feb. 2025
The actress currently works with stylist Dara, who also dresses TikToker and up-and-coming pop star Addison Rae.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Up-and-coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-and-coming. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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