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up-and-coming Definition

up·-and-coming (upən kum)

adjective

  1. enterprising, alert, and promising
  2. gaining in importance or status

up-and-coming* Synonyms

up-and-coming*

modif.

industrious, prospering, alert, promising; see active 2, busy 1.

up-and-coming Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • filmmaker: B BBC Film Network New short films from up-and-coming British filmmakers.
  • talent: The promotion of up-and-coming talent is a special priority at the MPS.
  • hotspot: Is it really the up-and-coming hotspot the agent says it is?
  • youngster: One has to admire the department for its active approach to training up-and-coming youngsters.
  • designer: Her friend Mavis introduces her to an up-and-coming designer, but then disaster strikes.
  • artist: What advice would you give to up-and-coming worship artists, or people thinking of starting their own worship bands?

Modifying Another Word

  • then: Last time I said it, the then up-and-coming Jonathan Schwartz had been appointed software executive vise president.
  • particularly: Loz also presents the Sunday Evening Session, keeping an eye on the local music scene, particularly up-and-coming new talent.

Browse dictionary entries near up-and-coming

  1. up and around
  2. up against it
  3. up
  4. unzip
  5. unyoke
  6. unyielding
  7. unwritten law
  8. unwritten
  9. unwrap
  10. unwound
  1. up-and-down
  2. up-bow
  3. up for grabs
  4. up-
  5. up quark
  6. up-tempo
  7. up to
  8. up-to-date
  9. up to the ears
  10. up with