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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The song perfectly fused signature elements from both genres, creating a club hit that peaked at Number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and gave Bad Bunny, a then-rising star, his first top ten on the chart as a lead artist.
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
Dark horses Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, 45, is seen as a rising star in the party.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
But Wembanyama is a rising star in the NBA, and this is the time of year when the outcome matters more than intent.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 11 May 2026
On Court And On Brand As with any rising star in tennis, Fonseca attracted companies and agencies who wanted to hitch a ride on his soaring stardom.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
Dark horses Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, 45, is seen as a rising star in the party.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
But Wembanyama is a rising star in the NBA, and this is the time of year when the outcome matters more than intent.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 11 May 2026
On Court And On Brand As with any rising star in tennis, Fonseca attracted companies and agencies who wanted to hitch a ride on his soaring stardom.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
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 19 May. 2026.
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