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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This season, under the steerage of rising star head coach Jon Sumrall and transfer quarterback Jake Retzlaff, Tulane soared to an 11-2 record, with wins over big-conference teams like Northwestern and Duke.
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 Dec. 2025
Alyssa Thompson, a young rising star forward who had just begun to break through on the national team, joined Girma at Chelsea in September.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
Bursting onto the New York scene in the late 1990s with standout mixtape performances and early appearances alongside heavyweights like Ma$e and The LOX, his talent drew cosigns and a recording contract with Violator, positioning him as a rising star.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 Dec. 2025
After her appearance in Louis Vuitton at the Oscars, many suspected that a partnership might be taking shape between the luxury fashion house and Hollywood’s newest rising star—especially following her attendance at the brand’s last two womenswear shows.
—Essence, 15 Dec. 2025
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 Dec. 2025
Alyssa Thompson, a young rising star forward who had just begun to break through on the national team, joined Girma at Chelsea in September.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025
Bursting onto the New York scene in the late 1990s with standout mixtape performances and early appearances alongside heavyweights like Ma$e and The LOX, his talent drew cosigns and a recording contract with Violator, positioning him as a rising star.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 15 Dec. 2025
After her appearance in Louis Vuitton at the Oscars, many suspected that a partnership might be taking shape between the luxury fashion house and Hollywood’s newest rising star—especially following her attendance at the brand’s last two womenswear shows.
—Essence, 15 Dec. 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 23 Dec. 2025.
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