rising star
noun
: a person or thing that is growing quickly in popularity or importance in a particular field
a rising star in politics
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a politician who is a rising star in the Republican Party
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Most recently, the rising star took the stage for the Detroid Lions vs. Chicago Bears Thanksgiving Day halftime show.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Set against vibrant backdrops, the visual opens with scenes from a live performance featuring Boosie Badazz and Lil Durk, showcasing her rising star power and electrifying stage presence.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Exequiel Zeballos, who is only 22, is the next rising star for Boca but apart from his flair Boca has given its fans little to get excited about as of late.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Watkins is a rising star in women's college basketball — a new six-episode documentary series dives deep into her life and journey.
—Delano Massey, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Set against vibrant backdrops, the visual opens with scenes from a live performance featuring Boosie Badazz and Lil Durk, showcasing her rising star power and electrifying stage presence.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Exequiel Zeballos, who is only 22, is the next rising star for Boca but apart from his flair Boca has given its fans little to get excited about as of late.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Watkins is a rising star in women's college basketball — a new six-episode documentary series dives deep into her life and journey.
—Delano Massey, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20star. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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