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
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Expected to be a rising star and potential Heisman contender for a program coming off its first winning season in three years, Lagway battled injuries during the offseason and failed to meet expectations.
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Mayor Mamdani is free from the pressures of lobbyists and warmongers who try to cultivate and flip rising stars.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Home to country legends and rising stars, the Opry today has a seating capacity of nearly 4,400, with over 30 sections.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Look for rising star Chase Infiniti to shine in this one, with Ann Dowd returning as Aunt Lydia.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 1 Jan. 2026
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Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Mayor Mamdani is free from the pressures of lobbyists and warmongers who try to cultivate and flip rising stars.
—Literary Hub, 2 Jan. 2026
Home to country legends and rising stars, the Opry today has a seating capacity of nearly 4,400, with over 30 sections.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Look for rising star Chase Infiniti to shine in this one, with Ann Dowd returning as Aunt Lydia.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 1 Jan. 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 7 Jan. 2026.
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