Definitions

up-and-coming

[uhp-uhn-kuhm-ing] / ˈʌp ənˈkʌm ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

rising

Synonyms

STRONGEST

promising

WEAK

ambitious climbing coming on strong determined eager enterprising get up and go go-getter high-reaching hungry soaring striving succeeding

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Mira Costa is ranked No. 1 in Southern California, and stopping Fuerbringer from rising up and coming through with a kill is always the challenge for opponents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Lindsey says she and Evie are "extremely proud of Paul's legacy and what his charity has given to so many young and up and coming" players.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

And according to Mr O'Shea, grassroots clubs in the UK - places where up and coming artists often perform live - are "dropping like flies".

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

“It’s the nothingness and everythingness of the universe waking up and coming to know itself.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

Any second I expected to see Richard Parker rising up and coming for me.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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