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

Recent Examples on the Web

The former three-time major winner has been all but forgotten by his former peers in the PGA, in part because his son is now a rising star who’s won a couple of tournaments. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026

Nearly everybody in Lonnie’s life has abandoned him, including wife Stacy (Shannon), who has taken to following their son (Tatro’s Lance), a rising star on the real tour. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

The film’s ensemble cast included other rising stars such as Sam Claflin and Max Irons. — Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026

Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it. — Matt Finkel, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rising star

• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar
• handlebar