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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He is seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, and serves on the House Judiciary Committee in addition to Oversight.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Guests were also treated to a performance by rising star Victor Ray.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
The rising star has interviewed the likes of Cardi B, Travis Kelce, Kris Jenner and more.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
He is seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, and serves on the House Judiciary Committee in addition to Oversight.
—Peter Cordi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Rising star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rising%20star. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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