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

In 2018, Democrats were also hopeful for a rising star candidate to flip a Senate seat. — Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

The Fighting Irish may be even more talented with a rising star at quarterback in CJ Carr, a big, physical offensive line and future NFL talent all over their defense. — Austin Mock, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

As the world tunes in to the show and transforms its stars into Hollywood’s next rising stars, check out below everything there is to know about their personal lives. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026

Duke has a rising star in tailback Nate Sheppard, who ran for 1,132 yards and 11 touchdowns as a freshman. — Bob Ferrante, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1767, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rising star

• abattoir
• alcazar
• autocar
• avatar
• belshazzar
• caviar
• caviare
• cinnabar
• commissar
• condylar
• deodar
• handlebar