rising star
noun
: a person or thing that is growing quickly in popularity or importance in a particular field
a rising star in politics
Examples of rising star in a Sentence
a politician who is a rising star in the Republican Party
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Having Arquette, Dafoe, and rising star Morrone on deck is an enviable enough prospect for any first-time director, but the filmmaker was also eager to point out her stacked supporting cast.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 June 2025
These intimate performance spaces have long been a fan favorite, offering a chance to experience rising stars and music legends up close.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 June 2025
And the 2022 draft pick acquired from the Clippers was used to select Jalen Williams, a rising star who averaged 21.6 points a game this season.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
The 36-hole leader was Cameron Champ, a former rising star who hasn’t qualified for the past 13 major championships.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 June 2025
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 June 2025
These intimate performance spaces have long been a fan favorite, offering a chance to experience rising stars and music legends up close.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 10 June 2025
And the 2022 draft pick acquired from the Clippers was used to select Jalen Williams, a rising star who averaged 21.6 points a game this season.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
The 36-hole leader was Cameron Champ, a former rising star who hasn’t qualified for the past 13 major championships.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for rising star
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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20star. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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