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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When Harold burned out on being the helpmeet to the rising star, Minnie took his place.
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Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Harvick was a 25-year-old Busch Series rising star then.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
Now 30, Kennedy is back in the NWSL; this time on the west coast with one of the most exciting teams in the league, playing alongside USWNT’s rising stars Alyssa and Gisele Thompson and the New Zealand captain, Ali Riley.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Blenders Eyewear North Park: $49 (Amazon) Blenders Eyewear is a rising star in sunglasses, known for its vibrant designs and affordable prices with an array of styles under $50.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Carolyn Kellogg, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Harvick was a 25-year-old Busch Series rising star then.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2025
Now 30, Kennedy is back in the NWSL; this time on the west coast with one of the most exciting teams in the league, playing alongside USWNT’s rising stars Alyssa and Gisele Thompson and the New Zealand captain, Ali Riley.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Blenders Eyewear North Park: $49 (Amazon) Blenders Eyewear is a rising star in sunglasses, known for its vibrant designs and affordable prices with an array of styles under $50.
—Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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 4 May. 2025.
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