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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There’s songs from rising stars such as Fred Again, Saweetie and The Dare.
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Peter White, Deadline, 14 July 2025
The event, which will take place at Newsweek's headquarters on August 5, will bring together senior female executives across various industries, as well as rising stars on the path to C-suite positions.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
The Turkey playmaker, highlighted as Madrid’s potential rising star before the tournament, has taken a giant step forward.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 10 July 2025
During her tenure, she’s helped cultivate a roster of rising stars like Kaia Gerber, Milly Alcock, Diana Silvers, Pauline Chalamet, Ivanna Sakhno and Sara Silva while helping the firm expand into digital and creator talent like Brittany Broski and Pizzaslime.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
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Peter White, Deadline, 14 July 2025
The event, which will take place at Newsweek's headquarters on August 5, will bring together senior female executives across various industries, as well as rising stars on the path to C-suite positions.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
The Turkey playmaker, highlighted as Madrid’s potential rising star before the tournament, has taken a giant step forward.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 10 July 2025
During her tenure, she’s helped cultivate a roster of rising stars like Kaia Gerber, Milly Alcock, Diana Silvers, Pauline Chalamet, Ivanna Sakhno and Sara Silva while helping the firm expand into digital and creator talent like Brittany Broski and Pizzaslime.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20star. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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