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Recent Examples of rising star
Wilson isn’t the only winger in this series who is a pain to play against — the Canes boast a rising star in Jarvis.
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The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Sze has been instrumental in building successful awards campaigns and securing recognition for talent like Jeff Goldblum, Jodie Comer and Elizabeth Olsen, while also amplifying rising stars including Suzanna Son, Radhika Apte, Will Harrison, John Kim and Isa Briones.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 May 2025
Following last year’s festivities in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the awards made their Canadian debut in Vancouver—a rising star on the global bar scene—further solidifying the city’s status as a hotspot for world-class cocktails and forward-thinking hospitality.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
Now a co-host on The Breakfast Club and a rising star on the stand-up circuit, Jess represents the new hustle—building a comedy empire through social platforms.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
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The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Sze has been instrumental in building successful awards campaigns and securing recognition for talent like Jeff Goldblum, Jodie Comer and Elizabeth Olsen, while also amplifying rising stars including Suzanna Son, Radhika Apte, Will Harrison, John Kim and Isa Briones.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 May 2025
Following last year’s festivities in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the awards made their Canadian debut in Vancouver—a rising star on the global bar scene—further solidifying the city’s status as a hotspot for world-class cocktails and forward-thinking hospitality.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
Now a co-host on The Breakfast Club and a rising star on the stand-up circuit, Jess represents the new hustle—building a comedy empire through social platforms.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rising star
comer
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After Yie Air Kung Fu (1984) and International Karate (1985) introduced the idea of one-on-one martial arts battles, Capcom threw its hat into the digital ring in 1987 with Street Fighter, where a scrappy young fighter named Ryu took on all comers.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2025
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But as a junior college, Carberry took on all comers.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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