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up-and-coming

[uhp-uhn-kuhm-ing] / ˈʌp ənˈkʌm ɪŋ /


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Bad Bunny himself called the singer-songwriter “my favorite artist from Puerto Rico” back in 2022, when she was still an up-and-coming indie promise.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Infleqtion’s edge lies in neutral atoms, an up-and-coming architecture increasingly viewed as a commercially viable path forward.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

That, McCallion said, remains a key focus, and gives "young and up-and-coming musicians the chance to develop their skills and perform in a professional setting, establishing a lasting legacy for the festival".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and Olivia Dean - to name just a few - all feature on the album, alongside up-and-coming artists like Izzy Escobar.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Muhammad’s hair is short and boring, whereas this guy’s is up-and-coming, straight-up rakish.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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