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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Geoff Clark Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
One channel aired a popular Sunday-night highlights show from Argentina’s domestic league, called Fútbol de Primera, which not only introduced me to up-and-coming players who might someday make the national team but also gave me a mental map of the country’s cities and neighborhoods.
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Jordan Salama,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
The members of Peter, Paul and Mary met in Greenwich Village, a hot spot for up-and-coming artists like Bob Dylan in the '60s.
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Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
This team has a lot of up-and-coming talent, a deep pipeline and cap space to work with.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
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Adjective
Historically, the John Deere has been a showcase for up-and-coming stars, longshots and veterans.
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Geoff Clark Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
One channel aired a popular Sunday-night highlights show from Argentina’s domestic league, called Fútbol de Primera, which not only introduced me to up-and-coming players who might someday make the national team but also gave me a mental map of the country’s cities and neighborhoods.
—
Jordan Salama,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
The members of Peter, Paul and Mary met in Greenwich Village, a hot spot for up-and-coming artists like Bob Dylan in the '60s.
—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
This team has a lot of up-and-coming talent, a deep pipeline and cap space to work with.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
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“Up-and-coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-and-coming. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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