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    up-and-coming
    /ˌʌp(ə)n(d)ˈkʌmɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. (of a person beginning a particular activity or occupation) making good progress and likely to become successful: "up-and-coming young players"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUP-AND-COMING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. us / ˈʌp·ənˈkʌm·ɪŋ / Add to word list. likely to achieve success in the near future: Tatiana is an up-and-coming young actress. (Definition of up-and-coming from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of up-and-coming. up-and-coming.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › up-and-comingUp-and-coming Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jun 19, 2024 · The meaning of UP-AND-COMING is gaining prominence and likely to advance or succeed. How to use up-and-coming in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDefinition of 'up-and-coming' - Collins Online Dictionary

    up-and-coming. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Up-and-coming people are likely to be successful in the future. ...his readiness to share the limelight with young, up-and-coming stars. He used the League Cup as a proving ground for up-and-coming players.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › up-and-comingUP-AND-COMING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Up-and-coming definition: likely to succeed; bright and industrious. See examples of UP-AND-COMING used in a sentence.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryUP-AND-COMING definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    UP-AND-COMING definition | Cambridge English Dictionary. Meaning of up-and-coming in English. up-and-coming. adjective [ usually before noun ] us / ˌʌp.ənˈkʌm.ɪŋ / uk / ˌʌp.ənˈkʌm.ɪŋ / Add to word list. likely to achieve success soon or in the near future: up-and-coming young actresses. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. About to happen.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › up-and-comingup-and-coming | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    up-and-coming definition: becoming popular and likely to achieve success: . Learn more.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › up-and-comingup-and-coming - The Free Dictionary

    Showing signs of advancement and ambitious development: an up-and-coming executive; an up-and-coming neighborhood.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › up-and-comingUp-and-coming - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    If someone is up-and-coming, they're verging on being really successful or famous. An up-and-coming rock band is just starting to be popular and beginning to draw crowds at their shows.

  11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › up-and-comingup-and-coming | meaning of up-and-coming in Longman Dictionary of...

    up-and-coming meaning, definition, what is up-and-coming: likely to become successful or popular: Learn more.

  12. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › up-and-comingAll resources related to 'up-and-coming' - Collins Online...

    A complete guide to the word "UP-AND-COMING": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.