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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Most up-and-coming filmmakers know success is all about being prepared for the right opportunity — a chance to secure funding, connect with mentors and get their work on the big screen.
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Cat Cardenas, Variety, 1 July 2024
That is, a free show, in the park, during the day, featuring talented up-and-coming acts.
—Rolling Stone, 29 June 2024
When a young, up-and-coming, orange-tracksuit-wearing villain named Vector (Jason Segel) steals the Great Pyramid of Giza, Gru’s reputation is hindered.
—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 29 June 2024
Occasionally dipping into rudimentary Czech, which pleased the crowd no end, Mortensen thanked his co-star Vicky Krieps and also took the time to enthuse about Solly McLeod, an up-and-coming young actor who plays the film’s bad guy.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 June 2024
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Cat Cardenas, Variety, 1 July 2024
That is, a free show, in the park, during the day, featuring talented up-and-coming acts.
—Rolling Stone, 29 June 2024
When a young, up-and-coming, orange-tracksuit-wearing villain named Vector (Jason Segel) steals the Great Pyramid of Giza, Gru’s reputation is hindered.
—Rendy Jones, EW.com, 29 June 2024
Occasionally dipping into rudimentary Czech, which pleased the crowd no end, Mortensen thanked his co-star Vicky Krieps and also took the time to enthuse about Solly McLeod, an up-and-coming young actor who plays the film’s bad guy.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 28 June 2024
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