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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Zverev, who plays Spanish rising star Rafael Jódar in his quarterfinal Tuesday, is now in a position of experience over the rest of the field.
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Andrew Cogliano, special assistant to the general manager Cogliano is young, just two years removed from playing, and a rising star in NHL executive circles.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Losers 1) Katie Porter — Only a few years ago, Porter was a rising star among Democrats.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
At the top of Aaron’s client roster is Xavier Barlow, Skyline’s new, hot rising star and Aaron’s new, hot crush.
—Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
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Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Andrew Cogliano, special assistant to the general manager Cogliano is young, just two years removed from playing, and a rising star in NHL executive circles.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Losers 1) Katie Porter — Only a few years ago, Porter was a rising star among Democrats.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
At the top of Aaron’s client roster is Xavier Barlow, Skyline’s new, hot rising star and Aaron’s new, hot crush.
—Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20star. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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