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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At the time, Swalwell was a rising star in the Democratic party.
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Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2026
Austin Butler is a rising star.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Now that he is being overshadowed by his teammate and rising star, the very lovable Kimi Antonelli, who, at 19, represents the team’s future, there’s more reason to believe Wolff will mobilize to sign Verstappen.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
With past champions, rising stars, and a global audience, Augusta is once again set for a memorable week of golf.
—Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2026
Austin Butler is a rising star.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
Now that he is being overshadowed by his teammate and rising star, the very lovable Kimi Antonelli, who, at 19, represents the team’s future, there’s more reason to believe Wolff will mobilize to sign Verstappen.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
With past champions, rising stars, and a global audience, Augusta is once again set for a memorable week of golf.
—Sam Crenshaw, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20star. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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