rising star
noun
: a person or thing that is growing quickly in popularity or importance in a particular field
a rising star in politics
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a politician who is a rising star in the Republican Party
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Baena's second competition as a rising star in the bodybuilding world as resulted in another gold.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
The team includes former Olympians A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, and Sabrina Ionescu, as well as rising stars Paige Bueckers, Cameron Brink, and JuJu Watkins.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
With passionate fans, rising stars, and a city embracing the spotlight, March Madness in Sacramento is delivering exactly what its name promises.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
At 47, Moore is regarded among Democrats as a rising star.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
The team includes former Olympians A’ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, and Sabrina Ionescu, as well as rising stars Paige Bueckers, Cameron Brink, and JuJu Watkins.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
With passionate fans, rising stars, and a city embracing the spotlight, March Madness in Sacramento is delivering exactly what its name promises.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
At 47, Moore is regarded among Democrats as a rising star.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20star. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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