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noun Informal A newcomer or latecomer, especially a recent adherent to a cause or trend.

Changing Horses, as the result of another indie-rock Johnny-come-lately taking an abrupt interest in Americana and fancying himself another — Dallas Observer | Complete Issue
For a loyal cult of followers, Thompson's vast output is nothing new; for a Johnny-come-lately, his discography is sure to be a treasure trove rich with canonical highlights from 1975's — NashvilleScene.com
Johnny-come-lately, gloryhunting, prawn sandwich-munching corporate types clogging the roads, and he now arrives so early I believe the caretaker gives him the keys to open up. — Telegraph Blogs
So I'm not some Johnny-come-lately that just moves into the city. — Southern Voice Local
Of course, not everyone is happy with local media's Johnny-come-lately lovesongs for the one winning team in town. — On Frozen Blog