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Recent Examples of rising star
To be a rising star, firms had to meet all the same eligibility requirements as our traditional list, but instead of being scored on long-term AUM, they were assessed by their mid-term AUM growth between 2023 and 2026.
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Jessica Bryant, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Down the stretch of his first full season alongside Luka Doncic, the 41-year-old James became a supporting player of sorts while Doncic drove the Lakers’ offense and rising star Austin Reaves thrived.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Noah Eagle has been a rising star, and Michael Grady is also excellent at calling games.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Austin Butler is a rising star.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Bryant, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Down the stretch of his first full season alongside Luka Doncic, the 41-year-old James became a supporting player of sorts while Doncic drove the Lakers’ offense and rising star Austin Reaves thrived.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Noah Eagle has been a rising star, and Michael Grady is also excellent at calling games.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Austin Butler is a rising star.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rising star
Noun
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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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Beau's elders include two US senators, a collegiate basketball coach Bayh is the fourth Birch Evans Bayh, the newest comer in an American political dynasty.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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 23 Apr. 2026.
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