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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Here’s how to spend a weekend in Italy’s up-and-coming wine tourism destination.
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Little River Neighborhood Named for the river running along its northern edge, this up-and-coming Miami neighborhood just north of Wynwood and Little Haiti is a local favorite for its lack of pretensions and welcoming independent bars and restaurants.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Heading into his first year with Washington, Samuel has a chance to help get the young up-and-coming team over the hump.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Since its founding in 1997, the showcase has provided a platform for up-and-coming writers and directors to present their work to leading industry professionals, in alignment with the city’s iconic film festival.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 10 July 2025
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Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Little River Neighborhood Named for the river running along its northern edge, this up-and-coming Miami neighborhood just north of Wynwood and Little Haiti is a local favorite for its lack of pretensions and welcoming independent bars and restaurants.
—AFAR Media, 11 July 2025
Heading into his first year with Washington, Samuel has a chance to help get the young up-and-coming team over the hump.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Since its founding in 1997, the showcase has provided a platform for up-and-coming writers and directors to present their work to leading industry professionals, in alignment with the city’s iconic film festival.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 10 July 2025
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“Up-and-coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-and-coming. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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