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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Each year, the Whisky Advocate Buying Guide's expert team samples an array of whiskies, encompassing rare, limited editions, and up-and-coming brands likely to hit store shelves nationwide.
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Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Conor Byrne Pub, a beloved music venue frequented by up-and-coming artists, was in danger of closing its doors forever earlier this year, KNKX reported.
—Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Of course, to view rail jams solely as an avenue for up-and-coming skiers and riders to launch their freestyle careers would be to miss the point.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
To introduce the collection, which will be available in Korea, Japan and Hong Kong, the companies have created a campaign featuring the up-and-coming K-pop girl group Katseye.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Conor Byrne Pub, a beloved music venue frequented by up-and-coming artists, was in danger of closing its doors forever earlier this year, KNKX reported.
—Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Of course, to view rail jams solely as an avenue for up-and-coming skiers and riders to launch their freestyle careers would be to miss the point.
—Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
To introduce the collection, which will be available in Korea, Japan and Hong Kong, the companies have created a campaign featuring the up-and-coming K-pop girl group Katseye.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Up-and-coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-and-coming. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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