up-and-coming
/' p nd'k mi /
Definition
- Adjective:
- Showing promise of future success; likely to become popular or important: Describes a person, group, or thing that is making good progress and is expected to become very successful or well-known in the near future.
- Energetic and ambitious; working hard to achieve success: Describes someone who is actively and diligently working to advance their career or enterprise.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The film festival is a great platform for up-and-coming directors.
- She is an up-and-coming lawyer in the city's most prestigious firm.
- The magazine features interviews with up-and-coming artists.
Advanced Usage
- Used attributively: Almost always used directly before a noun it modifies.
- The company hired several up-and-coming engineers.
- We invested in an up-and-coming tech startup.
Variants and Related Words
- Rising star (noun phrase): A person who is quickly becoming famous or successful in a particular field.
- The young pianist is considered a rising star in the classical music world.
- Promising (adjective): Showing signs of future success.
- He is a promising young athlete.
Synonyms
- Budding: Beginning to develop or show promise.
- Emerging: Coming into notice; becoming prominent.
- Aspirational: Having or characterized by aspirations to achieve social prestige and material success.
Antonyms
- Established: Already successful and recognized over a long period.
- Declining: Becoming less successful, powerful, or important.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- On the rise: Increasing in popularity, power, or importance.
- Her political career is clearly on the rise.
- One to watch: A person or thing likely to be very successful or important in the future.
- In the fashion industry, she is definitely one to watch.
Adjective
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working hard to promote an enterprise
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