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Recent Examples of rising star
In addition to Nyugen, the film’s cast includes Tuan Tran (Mai), Do Thi Hai Yen (The Quiet American) and other major Vietnamese actors including Thien Tu, Tu Long, Le Vu Long, Quach Ngoc Ngoan, Hua Vi Van, Le Minh Thuan and rising star Dang Tran.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Baggio, then a rising star, was benched for the first two matches played by the Italian national team, known as the Azzurri, at the tournament.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 June 2026
Her comeback is in doubles with partner Victoria Mboko, 19, a rising star from Canada, with their first match early this week in the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club in London.
—Greg Cote
june 7, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
Masters of the Universe is the latest project in Galitzine’s quickly-accumulating filmography and rising star power.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Baggio, then a rising star, was benched for the first two matches played by the Italian national team, known as the Azzurri, at the tournament.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 June 2026
Her comeback is in doubles with partner Victoria Mboko, 19, a rising star from Canada, with their first match early this week in the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club in London.
—Greg Cote
june 7, Miami Herald, 7 June 2026
Masters of the Universe is the latest project in Galitzine’s quickly-accumulating filmography and rising star power.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rising star
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Beating all comers in the early stages of the tournament was Monday’s Daniel Merida-Ben Shelton showdown, which hit a high-water mark with 793,000 viewers.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2026
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Used his size and good wheels to create havoc in the offensive zone, took on all comers and pitched in offensively with double-digit goals.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
9 May 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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