Up-and-coming
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Up-and-coming is an adjective meaning (idiomatic) Emerging; aspiring; beginning to attract attention or critical acclaim.
Meaning
(idiomatic) Emerging; aspiring; beginning to attract attention or critical acclaim.
Example Sentences
The theater likes to feature up-and-coming singers and comedians.
Synonyms for up-and-coming
Depending on context, synonyms include energetic, industrious, enterprising, gumptious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include industrious, enterprising, gumptious, energetic, emergent, emerging.
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