up-and-coming Definition
☆ up·-and-coming (up′ən kum′iŋ)
adjective
- enterprising, alert, and promising
- gaining in importance or status
up-and-coming* Synonyms
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
- ‹ up and around
- ‹ up against it
- ‹ up
- ‹ unzip
- ‹ unyoke
- ‹ unyielding
- ‹ unwritten law
- ‹ unwritten
- ‹ unwrap
- ‹ unwound
- up-and-down ›
- up-bow ›
- up for grabs ›
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- up quark ›
- up-tempo ›
- up to ›
- up-to-date ›
- up to the ears ›
- up with ›

