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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Indie rock's rising stars converge: Pretty Sick and Keni Titus open. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 The series will showcase glimpses into the world of finance with its titans, innovators, and rising stars shaping the future of money, power, and policy. Abigail Lee, Variety, 1 July 2025 Another rising star is Claire Pease, the 2024 Junior U.S. National Champion and club teammate of Hezly Rivera. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 The rising star wrote the track with HARDY and Jordan Schmidt. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rising star

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rising star was in 1767

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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20star. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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