Definitions

up-and-comer

NOUN

comer

Synonyms

WEAK

VIP achiever affluential catalyst doer dynamo enterprising person entrepreneur generator girlboss go-getter heavy hitter heavyweight leader lightning rod man of influence mover palpable presence pathfinder player presence producer rising star spark plug trailblazer upstart wheeler and dealer whip

Example Sentences

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Up-and-comer Nikki Lavenhouse succeeds him as commander for the 4th District.

From Washington Times • Nov. 6, 2023

Up-and-comer Roman Reigns will be taking on WWE World Heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar in the night’s main event.

From Forbes • Mar. 12, 2015

John Sullivan, Vikings Up-and-comer with good feet in confined areas.

From New York Times • Nov. 7, 2012