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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Like every precocious rising star fluent in the dialect of bluster, Wembanyama talked big, too.
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Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The 6-foot-2 rising star started just twice in varsity football but led the Bulldogs to a CIF State championship with a 42-28 win over Cathedral Catholic.
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Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Now, the 49‑year‑old shifts his attention to an NBA roster headlined by rising star Cooper Flagg and a Mavericks team eager to return to championship contention.
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Briana Aldridge,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The equalizing goal from rising star midfielder Livano Comenencia, in the 21st minute, was the highlight of the Blue Wave’s match, and tournament, to date.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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Candace Buckner,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The 6-foot-2 rising star started just twice in varsity football but led the Bulldogs to a CIF State championship with a 42-28 win over Cathedral Catholic.
—
Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Now, the 49‑year‑old shifts his attention to an NBA roster headlined by rising star Cooper Flagg and a Mavericks team eager to return to championship contention.
—
Briana Aldridge,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
The equalizing goal from rising star midfielder Livano Comenencia, in the 21st minute, was the highlight of the Blue Wave’s match, and tournament, to date.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20star. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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