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Recent Examples of rising star
Guests at the 24th edition included Tadanobu Asano, Heo Sung-tae, Ekin Cheng, Lisa Lu, and rising star Natalie Hsu, with more than 30 filmmakers participating in post-screening discussions throughout the festival.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Dark horses Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, 45, is seen as a rising star in the party.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
But Wembanyama is a rising star in the NBA, and this is the time of year when the outcome matters more than intent.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 11 May 2026
On Court And On Brand As with any rising star in tennis, Fonseca attracted companies and agencies who wanted to hitch a ride on his soaring stardom.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Dark horses Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, 45, is seen as a rising star in the party.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
But Wembanyama is a rising star in the NBA, and this is the time of year when the outcome matters more than intent.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 11 May 2026
On Court And On Brand As with any rising star in tennis, Fonseca attracted companies and agencies who wanted to hitch a ride on his soaring stardom.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rising star
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The album’s various fine to middling duets and collabs make their own case for canonicity—in a decade the latest comer may request Kehlani to class up their singles.—
Alfred Soto,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Or one who ranks as the top up-and-comer in the country.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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A couple of years ago, as Semones released her 2024 EP Kabutomushi, the legendary bassist took notice and evangelized the up-and-comer on social media.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
13 Apr. 2026
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Not even three minutes into his first-ever playoff game in 2025, the feisty up-and-comer picked up his first postseason foul.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rising%20star. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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