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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What's next: Clean lines, simple cabinet fronts and natural wood tones are up-and-coming kitchen design trends, Huddleston says.
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Kristal Dixon, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
For 28 years, Variety has identified noteworthy up-and-coming directors making waves with projects of all different scales, from big-budget studio fare to the tiniest independent films, each distinguished by their unique style and strong creative vision.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Apple Cider Vinegar is created by award-winning Australian writer Samantha Strauss (Nine Perfect Strangers, The End), who scripted the show with up-and-coming talents Anya Beyersdorf and Angela Betzien.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
The show was also intentional about embracing younger artists blazing new trails in the industry — from a medley with up-and-coming urban artists Eladio Carrión, Quevedo, Myke Towers, to a Spanglish performance by Joe Jonas and Ela Taubert, who is nominated for best new artist.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Kristal Dixon, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
For 28 years, Variety has identified noteworthy up-and-coming directors making waves with projects of all different scales, from big-budget studio fare to the tiniest independent films, each distinguished by their unique style and strong creative vision.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
Apple Cider Vinegar is created by award-winning Australian writer Samantha Strauss (Nine Perfect Strangers, The End), who scripted the show with up-and-coming talents Anya Beyersdorf and Angela Betzien.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
The show was also intentional about embracing younger artists blazing new trails in the industry — from a medley with up-and-coming urban artists Eladio Carrión, Quevedo, Myke Towers, to a Spanglish performance by Joe Jonas and Ela Taubert, who is nominated for best new artist.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Up-and-coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-and-coming. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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