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
Every season, Rodarte casts fashion’s top models along with Hollywood’s rising stars in its newest look book.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2023
The casting of rising stars Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi as Priscilla and Elvis should go a long way toward capturing the interest of younger viewers, energizing material that might otherwise seem musty and oh-so-20th-century.
—Los Angeles Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2023
The pair invited a few new faces into their bubble for a song here and there, including pop producers Alexander 23 and Ian Kirkpatrick; rising star Chappell Roan on backing vocals; and top songwriters like Julia Michaels and Amy Allen.
—Quinn Moreland, Pitchfork, 8 Sep. 2023
Jones is a rising star, known for her appearances in shows like Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood and films including I Got The Hookup 2, delivers a captivating performance as Tisa Murray.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 6 Sep. 2023
Since 1998, Variety has honored rising stars on its 10 Actors to Watch list, heralding artists who are experiencing a major breakthrough on screen.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 6 Sep. 2023
But Democrats aren’t the only ones with their political future on the line: The stakes are particularly significant for Youngkin, whose status as a rising star in the Republican Party will be cemented or weakened by the outcome of these elections.
—Grace Segers, The New Republic, 25 Aug. 2023
Back in late 1987, Bay Area radio station KMEL pioneered the hip hop/R&B themed Summer Jam, gathering together a gaggle of artists on their radio playlist plus a bunch of rising stars for a day of live music that included Klymaxx, Expose, and headliners Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam.
—cleveland, 24 Aug. 2023
Days earlier, Shazier, a rising star linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, had seen his NFL career come to an end on Monday Night Football.
—Milo F. Bryant, Men's Health, 15 Aug. 2023
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2023
The casting of rising stars Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi as Priscilla and Elvis should go a long way toward capturing the interest of younger viewers, energizing material that might otherwise seem musty and oh-so-20th-century.
—Los Angeles Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2023
The pair invited a few new faces into their bubble for a song here and there, including pop producers Alexander 23 and Ian Kirkpatrick; rising star Chappell Roan on backing vocals; and top songwriters like Julia Michaels and Amy Allen.
—Quinn Moreland, Pitchfork, 8 Sep. 2023
Jones is a rising star, known for her appearances in shows like Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood and films including I Got The Hookup 2, delivers a captivating performance as Tisa Murray.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 6 Sep. 2023
Since 1998, Variety has honored rising stars on its 10 Actors to Watch list, heralding artists who are experiencing a major breakthrough on screen.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 6 Sep. 2023
But Democrats aren’t the only ones with their political future on the line: The stakes are particularly significant for Youngkin, whose status as a rising star in the Republican Party will be cemented or weakened by the outcome of these elections.
—Grace Segers, The New Republic, 25 Aug. 2023
Back in late 1987, Bay Area radio station KMEL pioneered the hip hop/R&B themed Summer Jam, gathering together a gaggle of artists on their radio playlist plus a bunch of rising stars for a day of live music that included Klymaxx, Expose, and headliners Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam.
—cleveland, 24 Aug. 2023
Days earlier, Shazier, a rising star linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, had seen his NFL career come to an end on Monday Night Football.
—Milo F. Bryant, Men's Health, 15 Aug. 2023
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First Known Use
1767, in the meaning defined above
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