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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The team also lands an up-and-coming piece in Tate.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The role seems to agree with the up-and-coming forward.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Correspondent Lee Cowan talked with actor Robert Redford, founder of the non-profit Sundance Institute, about the history of the festival, and of the filmmakers' labs that help up-and-coming cinematic storytellers hone their craft.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
The Rockies announced 23 players received a non-roster invite to 2025 spring training, a mix of up-and-coming prospects as well as players who have seen major league service time with other clubs.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The role seems to agree with the up-and-coming forward.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Correspondent Lee Cowan talked with actor Robert Redford, founder of the non-profit Sundance Institute, about the history of the festival, and of the filmmakers' labs that help up-and-coming cinematic storytellers hone their craft.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2025
The Rockies announced 23 players received a non-roster invite to 2025 spring training, a mix of up-and-coming prospects as well as players who have seen major league service time with other clubs.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Up-and-coming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up-and-coming. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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