on the rise
idiom
1
: increasing in amount, number, level, etc.
Prices are on the rise again.
The water level in the lake is on the rise.
2
: becoming more successful, popular, etc.
an actress whose career is on the rise
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As most of the musical’s tunes continue to perform well, the pop superstar’s holiday output is also on the rise, earning her even more hits.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Kenwood mansion In 2005, just as Barack’s political career was on the rise with his election into the Illinois State Senate, the Obamas paid $1.65 million for a mansion in Chicago’s Kenwood neighborhood.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
Interested in learning more about what cities are on the rise?
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
The majority of the exhibitors were from Saudi and the Middle East, but international attendees from outside the region were also on the rise, with the market hosting pavilions for France, Thailand, Africa, India and Turkey as well as the Only From New Zealand booth.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Kenwood mansion In 2005, just as Barack’s political career was on the rise with his election into the Illinois State Senate, the Obamas paid $1.65 million for a mansion in Chicago’s Kenwood neighborhood.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
Interested in learning more about what cities are on the rise?
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
The majority of the exhibitors were from Saudi and the Middle East, but international attendees from outside the region were also on the rise, with the market hosting pavilions for France, Thailand, Africa, India and Turkey as well as the Only From New Zealand booth.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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“On the rise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20rise. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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