rising star
noun
: a person or thing that is growing quickly in popularity or importance in a particular field
a rising star in politics
Examples of rising star in a Sentence
a politician who is a rising star in the Republican Party
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Their friendship is another piece of the puzzle that has helped Colgan become a rising star.
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Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 16 June 2024
Dawson has been a rising star in writing circuits following her break as a writer on two Mindy Kaling series, Champions and Four Weddings and a Funeral.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 June 2024
With a stacked cast of rising stars — including Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer, Storm Reid, Alexa Demie — the show has navigated issues of domestic violence, drug use, and even human trafficking.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 June 2024
Under the guidance of Michelle and Eddie Vela, owners and coaches of Boxing Pride gym in Laredo, Lozano has become a rising star in U.S. boxing.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
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Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 16 June 2024
Dawson has been a rising star in writing circuits following her break as a writer on two Mindy Kaling series, Champions and Four Weddings and a Funeral.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 June 2024
With a stacked cast of rising stars — including Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer, Storm Reid, Alexa Demie — the show has navigated issues of domestic violence, drug use, and even human trafficking.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 11 June 2024
Under the guidance of Michelle and Eddie Vela, owners and coaches of Boxing Pride gym in Laredo, Lozano has become a rising star in U.S. boxing.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20star. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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