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单词 comer
释义

comer

noun

com·​er ˈkə-mər How to pronounce comer (audio)
1
: one that comes or arrives
welcomed all comers
2
: one making rapid progress or showing promise

Example Sentences

We're giving free T-shirts away to the first comers. She's regarded as a comer in political circles.
Recent Examples on the Web After director Howard Hawks cast him in two movies — Red Line 7000 (1965) and El Dorado (1966) — Caan started to attract attention as the next big up-and-comer. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2022 Osaka, then a 20-year-old up-and-comer, was jeered by fans who wanted to see Williams win and match Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam tournament singles titles. Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2021 Caitlin, the stand-up comedian of the duo, began her career more than seven years ago doing up-and-comer shows at the Comedy Store. Morena Duwe, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 Smith is considered an up-and-comer in the coaching ranks, and despite limited experience as an assistant coach is building a reputation as a strong recruiter. Brett Dawson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2022 Up-and-comer Iman Vellani plays the young hero in both the forthcoming series and The Marvels. Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 July 2022 Stitch was first throwin into development back in 2018 with up-and-comer Mike Van Waes penning the script. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 July 2022 Reviewer Erik Ernst really enjoyed country up-and-comer Michael Ray on that same stage Thursday. Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 4 July 2022 During the fair, Rooms co-hosted a dinner party inside the space, where, in addition to several new lamps by the London up-and-comer Elliott Barnes, there was furniture, textiles and lighting of their own design. New York Times, 17 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

comer

noun

1
as in upstart

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • upstart
  • parvenu
  • arriviste
  • arrivé
  • snob
  • social climber
  • nouveau riche
  • adventurer
  • nabob
  • moneybags
  • fat cat
2
as in achiever

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • achiever
  • doer
  • powerhouse
  • enterpriser
  • hustler
  • highflier
  • live wire
  • bootstrapper
  • hummer
  • go-getter
  • highflyer
  • eager beaver
  • individualist
  • self-starter
  • go-ahead
  • he-man

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • idler
  • putterer
  • loafer
  • trifler
  • dawdler
  • shirker
  • loiterer
  • slacker
  • lounger
  • laggard
  • lingerer
  • sluggard
  • goldbrick
  • procrastinator
  • dallier
  • dreamer
  • lazybones
  • malingerer
  • drone
  • slowpoke
  • dropout
  • neglecter
  • ignorer
  • quitter
  • daydreamer
  • stick-in-the-mud
  • ne'er-do-well
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