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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The victory set the stage for an NBA Finals of seismic proportions: the league’s long-dormant big-city franchise versus its up-and-coming giant.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

They pulled most of their guests from their friend group of up-and-coming New York City comedians.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Infleqtion’s edge lies in neutral atoms, an up-and-coming architecture increasingly viewed as a commercially viable path forward.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and Olivia Dean - to name just a few - all feature on the album, alongside up-and-coming artists like Izzy Escobar.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Since 1980, the Dallas Cup has given talented and up-and-coming players the opportunity to compete against marquee teams from across the globe.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander

up-and-coming

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