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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Withers stars as Cameron Cade, a rising star quarterback who has devoted his life and identity to football.
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The women’s 100-meter final was packed with seasoned veterans and rising stars, all fighting for spots on Team USA’s World Championships roster.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Aug. 2025
The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating 100 years as the home of country music’s legends and rising stars.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
What may have seemed pricey after just 78 career games was a savvy move for a rising star, especially before the news that the cap would skyrocket.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 29 July 2025
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Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The women’s 100-meter final was packed with seasoned veterans and rising stars, all fighting for spots on Team USA’s World Championships roster.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 3 Aug. 2025
The Grand Ole Opry is celebrating 100 years as the home of country music’s legends and rising stars.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
What may have seemed pricey after just 78 career games was a savvy move for a rising star, especially before the news that the cap would skyrocket.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 29 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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