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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The series was already renewed for a second season before the debut of the first season — time will tell how Cameli’s rising star will keep him linked to the fashion industry.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
What unlocked Moss — depicted for the first time onscreen by the rising star in Moss & Freud — was mastering her laugh.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Gostisbehere is a 33-year-old vet who had 50 points in 55 games this season; Nikishin is a Calder Trophy candidate and rising star who had an impressive 33-point season of his own.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The Giants also have leaned heavily into Dart’s rising star and fame, feeding the desperate and rabid fan base with the hope Dart’s rookie flashes represents.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
What unlocked Moss — depicted for the first time onscreen by the rising star in Moss & Freud — was mastering her laugh.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Gostisbehere is a 33-year-old vet who had 50 points in 55 games this season; Nikishin is a Calder Trophy candidate and rising star who had an impressive 33-point season of his own.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The Giants also have leaned heavily into Dart’s rising star and fame, feeding the desperate and rabid fan base with the hope Dart’s rookie flashes represents.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20star. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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